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Industry Associations Call for More Time to Repay CEBA loans
July 24, 2023 Sent via email. The Honourable Chrystia Freeland Deputy Prime Minister Minister of...
BWA July Update: CEBA Relief is Centre Stage
Hi BWA Member, Summer is officially here which means two things:1) Summer lovin' (aka...
4 Strategies for Better Scheduling in Small Retail Companies
4 Strategies for Better Scheduling in Small Retail Companies How to build a Schedule that both you...
Innovative Ottawa
innovative Ottawa How businesses in Canada's capital are defining success and creating a new, friendlier future of work for their people Meet some of the business owners we spoke with in Summer 2022 - and discover the exciting ideas they're bringing to their...
Canada’s Digital Adoption Program: Apply For Funding and Advice
Canada Digital Adoption Program Canadian Business Grants and Expertise to Grow Your Business The Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) can help get your business online, give your e-commerce presence a boost or digitalize your business's operations. The program...
BWA TAKE: 10 paid sick days for Federally Mandated Private Sector Workers
BWA's Take: 10 paid sick days for federally regulated private sector workers coming into force Early in November, the federal Minister of Labour, Seamus O’Regan Jr., announced that 10 paid sick days for federally regulated private sector workers would come into force...
Here it is – our Business Case for Ethical Employment!
We’ve seen headline after headline about business struggles since 2020 - which is why now is the right time to release our Business Case for Ethical Employment. Businesses are struggling to navigate higher prices, supply shortages and hiring challenges, all while...
July 2022 BWA Brand Refresh Event
WATCH: 2022 BWA Brand Refresh and Website Launch Here at the BWA we spent a busy summer updating our brand look and website. The BWA Brand Refresh will take us into the next era of growing our membership and advocacy efforts. Thanks to our current members, we've...
Ontario’s decision to scrap COVID Isolation unfairly impacts small businesses
*MEDIA ADVISORY* Ontario abandons five-day isolation for COVID. Decision recklessly impacts businesses and workers. Business members of the Better Way Alliance are disappointed with Ontario's decision to abandon the COVID 5-day isolation period. "There's nothing worse...
Paid sick days: A Case Study
Better Way Business Bread By Us, a beloved espresso bar & artisan bakery in Hintonberg, Ottawa, shares their story about how paid sick days helped them stay open through the peak waves of the COVID-19 pandemic. Changing the culture around paid sick days in...
Throne Speech Falls Short in Supporting Ontario Business Owners
The Ford government's Throne Speech falls short on supporting Ontario’s small business owners’ economic recovery - and leaves them facing huge cost pressures. Ontario’s small business owners are facing increased stress from rising rent prices and continued...
Ontario Election 2022: 3 Minimum Wage Myths
The Ontario election is here & our team at the Better Way Alliance is here to clear up 3 minimum wage myths. Minimum Wage increases are coming to Ontario. While some groups will tell you this will have devastating effects - increases to minimum wage often provide...
Businesses back paid sick days
To see the list of signatories or add your business, click here! An open letter sent to: The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada and The Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Labour CC: The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International...