Canada's community business network

A new deal for business owners.

We're building it . Join the momentum.

Local independent shops anchored along a Better Way Alliance street

Good jobs, good business, good company.

BWA members prove good jobs and a strong business go together. Membership gets you access to Canada-wide colleagues and a movement with real momentum.

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A community of owners

Get listed in our popular directory and explore partnerships with other business owners making a difference across Canada.
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Help develop policy

We promote ideas that build better businesses, build relationships with elected officials, and make sure your voice is in the room when it counts most.
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Tools that pay off now

Free calculators and guides that show you the numbers before they hurt.

Join owners proving that good jobs make good business.

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Our economic philosophy

Businesses need a new
social contract .
We've got a few ideas.

From start-up to succession planning, the rules and incentives built for Canada's businesses are out of date. Each level of government can unlock fresh ideas at all stages to boost productivity.

Stage one

Right start

Better access to capital and business planning.
Build cash flow planning and capital access into startup support.
See the asks
Stage two

Fair markets

A fair shot at staying open, and a real path to owning your space.
Standard leases, open rent data, and protection from being pushed out.
See the asks
Stage three

Stable costs

Predictable rent, insurance, and utility costs, so a landlord's letter can't shutter your business.
End the double tax on insurance, and rein in utility costs.
See the asks
Stage four

Good jobs and healthy people

A fair wage, a sick day, and public pharmacare, so working for yourself does not mean going without.
Standards that steady workers and the businesses employing them.
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What's new

The latest from the network.

Latest
Tool Sample
The cash flow calculator every owner should run before spring
A five minute check that shows the lean months coming, so you can plan for them instead of scrambling.
Research Sample
What the Fixed Cost Crunch means for 2026
Rent, insurance, and utilities are still climbing faster than owners can pass along. Here is the breakdown.
Update Sample
Where the commercial rent fight stands this month
A quick read on the motions moving, the councils acting, and what owners can do right now.
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