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Small Business Roundtable Round-Up: The Ontario NDP asked, you answered

Several MPPs from Ontario's NDP party hosted a Small Business Roundtable on November 28, 2024. The ONDP was interested in hearing the policy issues on the minds of Ontario small business owners, and gathering ideas for how the party could help create a fairer...
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Better Wages, Better Business: How Minimum Wage Increases Boost Local Economies

A groundbreaking Canadian study has found that minimum wage hikes are good for a large group of workers, not just those paid at the minimum wage. In fact, workers paid just above the minimum wage often express hesitancy or opposition to a minimum wage increase,...
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Better Way Alliance | October 2024 Newsletter

We sold out (not that way) Take a break from chomping on Halloween candy to read up on news from our network.  In October, we co-hosted our first-ever Community Wealth Building Summit, MDRNZE! It was a smashing success. Over drinks and a tasty buffet dinner, we heard...
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Introducing: Fair Path Delivery

Introducing: Fair Path Delivery

By Jess Carpinone, BWA Eastern Ontario Membership Co-ordinator & Co-Owner, Bread By Us As a conscientious business owner, I have never been comfortable with outsourcing aspects of my business to tech giants like Uber Eats or Skip the Dishes. Companies like these...

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Enhancing Fairness and Stability for Ontario Businesses

Enhancing Fairness and Stability for Ontario Businesses>> The Better Way Alliance proposes smart business supports for 2024 and beyond. 2024 is a critical year for supporting Ontario’s small businesses. They are carrying more debt than ever in continually...

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Support the BWA’s 2024 Queen’s Park Advocacy Day

Support the BWA’s 2024 Queen’s Park Advocacy Day

Support the BWA’s 2024 Queen’s Park Advocacy Day At our 2023 Advocacy Day delegates told Ontario MPP's how Decent Work practices have helped build solid foundations in their businesses. This year, on May 28th, we’re meeting with the province's top policymakers and...

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Ontario Bill 149: Working for Workers Four Act

Ontario Bill 149: Working for Workers Four Act

In 2024, the Ontario government is expected to table Bill 149: the Working for Workers Four Act. You can read more about the proposed act here - and we've selected some of the sections that foster progressive and sustainable workplace practices. If enacted, Bill 149...

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Workshop: Cash Flow Planning for a Healthy Business

Workshop: Cash Flow Planning for a Healthy Business

Cash Flow Planning for a Healthy Business Key Takeaways from Our Cash Flow Planning Workshop In the ever-evolving landscape of small business management, understanding and optimizing cash flow has never been more crucial. This workshop, led by Tandem Innovation...

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Fall 2023 Events

Fall 2023 Events

We have two exciting events lined up for you!  On Tuesday November 28th, join us for Building Decent Work Into Your Brand.  On Tuesday December 5th, join us for Scheduling for Success!  Both of these events are free and open to BWA Members + the general public.  RSVP...

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