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What is the BWA working on? Read our latest updates below to find out about Commercial Rent, Paid Sick Days and other advocacy efforts and events. Got an idea for a blog article or video? Get in touch.
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Wealth Summit 2024
MDRNZE | Toronto Community Wealth Building SummitOctober 9, 2024 from 5:30 - 9:00pm | Trinity Common, Kensington Market "Community wealth building is an economic growth strategy; and the best roadmap for creating resilient, equitable neighbourhoods." Toronto's local...
Better Way Alliance Congratulates Prime Minister Mark Carney; Calls for Bold Action to Stabilize Canadian Businesses
Toronto, ON — April 30, 2025 — The Better Way Alliance (BWA), a national voice for smarter...
Why commercial rent control is key to Canada’s economic sovereignty
25% tariff rates mean potential business closures. So do 25% (or more) rent increases. The Trump...
Supercharging Small Business in Ontario: The Next Move
Supercharging Small Business in Ontario: The Next Move In April 2025, Ontario’s Progressive...
Trump’s tariffs are here (in a month?): An opportunity to double down on Canadian resourcefulness
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...
Why Canadian Businesses Need Commercial Rent Reform
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 Canadian...
What does Trudeau’s resignation mean for small businesses and commercial real estate?
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 Liberal Party in...
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...
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,...
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...
Boosting Your Business: How Paid Sick Days Can Uplift Productivity
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...
Wealth Summit 2024
MDRNZE | Toronto Community Wealth Building SummitOctober 9, 2024 from 5:30 - 9:00pm | Trinity Common, Kensington Market "Community wealth building is an economic growth strategy; and the best roadmap for creating resilient, equitable neighbourhoods." Toronto's local...
Our gig economy project update, August 2024
Our gig economy project update, August 2024 By: Lili CamachoNew 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 member Jess...
What Does it Take to Start a Social Delivery Service?
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: Jess...