by Aaron Binder | Sep 22, 2025 | Blog post
As minimum wage increases in Ontario and other provinces this fall, BWA’s new analysis reveals what’s actually driving small business cost pressures. Our Fixed Cost Crunch report presents five years of comparative data showing that fixed costs – not...
by Alliance | Sep 3, 2025 | Blog post, Commercial Rent
The Canada Small Business Financing Program (CSBFP) needs an urgent overhaul to address today’s small business financing barriers. The program has not kept pace with the realities of rent volatility, succession risk, and constrained credit markets. It also fails to...
by Alliance | Sep 3, 2025 | Blog post
Toronto, ON — August 28, 2025 — The Better Way Alliance (BWA), a national voice for smarter local business policy, is pleased to submit its recommendations to the Canadian government as part of its official 2025 Pre-Budget Consultations focused on building a stronger...
by Aaron Binder | Jun 24, 2025 | Blog post
Better Way Alliance | June 2025 Newsletter Let’s address the obvious: yes, we’re alive — and just crawling out from under our busiest, most fruitful Better Business Day (BBD) ever. After an intense advocacy push at Ontario’s legislature, both Lili and I took a step...
by Aaron Binder | Jun 16, 2025 | Blog post
Advocating for Ethical Business Practices Better Business Day | Queen's Park 2025 Solutions from Ontario’s employers to stabilize small business growth, create good jobs – and build resilient local economies. Why We Hosted Better Business Day 2025 Ontario’s...
by Aaron Binder | Apr 30, 2025 | Blog post
Toronto, ON — April 30, 2025 — The Better Way Alliance (BWA), a national voice for smarter local business policy, congratulates Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberal Party of Canada on today’s election results – and extends congratulations to all newly...
by Alliance | Apr 30, 2025 | Blog post, Commercial Rent
25% tariff rates mean potential business closures. So do 25% (or more) rent increases. The Trump administration’s tariffs and threats are hurting many Canadian businesses. But there is an equally concerning threat closing main street doors and costing jobs:...
by Aaron Binder | Mar 15, 2025 | Blog post
Supercharging Small Business in Ontario: The Next Move In April 2025, Ontario’s Progressive Conservatives open Ontario’s parliament with their third majority government. The next four years present a clear opportunity to start building an economy that truly works for...
by Alliance | Feb 4, 2025 | Blog post
President Trump’s announcement of the 25% tariffs on an extensive list of Canadian goods has caused great worry leading up to this moment. Flags are up, as is patriotism, while markets are down. This is a difficult time for Canadian small business...
by Alliance | Jan 22, 2025 | Blog post
Why Small Businesses Need Commercial Rent Control Rising rents are pushing mom-and-pop shops off Canada’s streets. The Better Way Alliance argues new tenant protections are the answer. Written by Liliana Camacho and Aaron Binder. Originally published in...
by Alliance | Jan 17, 2025 | Blog post
An analysis for Canadian small business owners As we all watched, shocked and maybe a bit fascinated, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s resignation in December was followed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s decision to step down as leader of the...
by Alliance | Dec 3, 2024 | Blog post
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...
by Alliance | Nov 19, 2024 | Blog post, Blog Top Feature
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,...
by Alliance | Nov 14, 2024 | BWA Newsletter, Blog post
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...
by Alliance | Nov 2, 2024 | Blog Bottom Feature, Blog post
Small businesses face tough choices about where to invest limited resources. But Better Way Alliance members have found that offering paid sick days leads to measurable returns through increased productivity, reduced turnover, and healthier workplaces. “When I...
by Alliance | Sep 17, 2024 | Blog post, featured
MDRNZE | Toronto Community Wealth Building Summit October 9, 2024 from 5:30 – 9:00pm | Trinity Common, Kensington Market Get Tickets on Eventbrite “Community wealth building is an economic growth strategy; and the best roadmap for creating resilient,...
by Alliance | Aug 12, 2024 | Blog post, Gig Work
Our gig economy project update, August 2024 By: Lili Camacho New business models, design parameters, and more… Our team dives into business design and learns a ton. Here’s what we’re learning! You probably already know that Better Way Alliance...
by Alliance | Aug 5, 2024 | Blog post, Gig Work
What Does it Take to Start a Social Delivery Service? BWA member & business leader Jess Carpinone spills the (coffee) beans on her journey to launch a social enterprise in Ottawa. Discover what it’s like to be an innovator in a gig-work industry. By:...
by Alliance | Jul 18, 2024 | Blog post
The Canadian Paid Sick Days Calculator – En français… y en español! Obtenez votre calculatrice dans votre langue préférée ci-dessous ! ¡Toma tu calculadora en tu idioma preferido a continuación! ¿En qué medida la aplicación de días de enfermedad...
by Alliance | Jul 10, 2024 | Blog post
The recent overhaul of Canada’s Competition Act, enacted on June 20, 2024, brings significant changes designed to strengthen competition law enforcement and promote fairer market practices. These updates are a major win for small businesses and consumers,...
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