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,...
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 | 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 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...
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...
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...
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 &...
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!...
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