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Better Way Alliance’s analysis of the federal Budget 2025

by Alliance | Nov 7, 2025 | Blog post, Commercial Rent

  November 7, 2025 This week, the Carney government tabled its new budget – the first in this Prime Minister’s term in office, and an important one given the challenges of tariffs, trade, economic slowdown and war. The Budget was framed as an offensive,...
A redesigned Canada Small Business Financing Program (CSBFP) will unlock efficient growth for Canadian SMEs

A redesigned Canada Small Business Financing Program (CSBFP) will unlock efficient growth for Canadian SMEs

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...
A redesigned Canada Small Business Financing Program (CSBFP) will unlock efficient growth for Canadian SMEs

Why commercial rent control is key to Canada’s economic sovereignty

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:...
Introducing: Fair Path Delivery

Introducing: Fair Path Delivery

by Alliance | Apr 30, 2024 | Blog post, Gig Work, Stories on the BWA

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...
Strengthening Canada’s Main Street Businesses & Non-Profits Through Real Estate Ownership

Strengthening Canada’s Main Street Businesses & Non-Profits Through Real Estate Ownership

by Alliance | Apr 17, 2024 | Blog post, Commercial Rent

2024 Canada Federal Budget SubmissionStrengthening Canada’s Main Street Businesses andNon-Profits Through Real Estate Ownership >> The Better Way Alliance proposes a new way to support Canada’s main streets. With commercial rents on the rise...

Enhancing Fairness and Stability for Ontario Businesses

by Alliance | Apr 11, 2024 | Blog post, Commercial Rent

2024 Ontario Budget SubmissionEnhancing 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...
International Women’s Day 2024: Breaking Boundaries in Business

International Women’s Day 2024: Breaking Boundaries in Business

by Alliance | Mar 7, 2024 | Blog post, Higher Wages, Stories on the BWA

An interview with female business owners in recognition of women’s equity and empowerment By: Anita Agrawal, CEO & Designer Jewels 4 Ever, Best Bargains; Jessica Carpinone, Co-Owner, Bread By Us; Sam Conover, Owner, Broad Lingerie;Robyn Hobbs, Founder &...

BWA July Update: CEBA Relief is Centre Stage

by Alliance | Jul 7, 2023 | Blog post, CEBA, Commercial Rent

Hi BWA Member, Summer is officially here which means two things:1) Summer lovin’ (aka in-person events)2) A shortened, breezy BWA newsletter!First, let us tell you about our in person events where we show you how much we love that you’re a Member!...

Raising employment standards and creating good jobs is good for business and the economy.

by Alliance | Nov 15, 2021 | Video

Could commercial rent control pay for paid sick days?

by Alliance | Jun 5, 2020 | Featured

“I have always wanted to create a place to work that treats people better than I felt that I was treated when I was younger.” – Mike from Gardenzilla

by Alliance | Oct 23, 2019 | Video

Olivia Go from Tosho Knife Arts, Toronto: why her business mindset changed after having a baby

by Alliance | Aug 26, 2019 | Video

Business Benefits of Decent Work Practices

by Alliance | Jun 18, 2019 | Video

“If everybody is paid a fair wage, there’s more money in the local economy.” – Dipesh from Canary & Fox

by Alliance | Feb 8, 2019 | Video

Sam from Broad Lingerie, Toronto: why happy employees are good for clientele

by Alliance | Jan 24, 2019 | Video

Time to throw decent work businesses a bone!

by Alliance | Dec 19, 2018 | Video

“I totally trust my staff” – HotBlack Coffee, Toronto

by Alliance | Dec 5, 2018 | Video

“Work should help you rise out of poverty, not keep you there” – Kitchener, Cambridge, Guelph

by Alliance | Oct 12, 2018 | Video

“Why not be a happy place?” – Knifewear, Ottawa

by Alliance | Oct 3, 2018 | Video

“It really does pay off” – Bread By Us, Ottawa

by Alliance | Sep 19, 2018 | Video

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