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07:30 ET Canada Revenue Agency to tax the $2.5 billion small business carbon tax rebate despite decision by the Department of Finance

TORONTO, Feb. 10, 2025 /CNW/ - The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is proceeding with taxing the long-awaited small business carbon tax rebates despite...

Feb 06, 2025, 07:00 ET Lightspeed Announces Results of Strategic Review and Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results

Lightspeed's board authorized share repurchase to return up to $400 million to shareholders Total revenue of $280.1 million, up 17% year-over-year...

Feb 05, 2025, 09:00 ET Mastercard supports Canadian small businesses with new funding: Meet the recipients of the Mastercard x Pier Five Small Business Fund

Recipients receive a $10,000 CAD grant and access to a diverse community of peers and experts to fuel their future growth TORONTO, Feb. 5, 2025 /CNW/ ...

Feb 04, 2025, 13:00 ET NRC IRAP and Innovate BC invest in British Columbia cleantech projects through BC Fast Pilot program

Funding will help 12 companies pilot technologies that will support the development of a more sustainable, inclusive and innovative B.C. economy...

Feb 04, 2025, 11:19 ET Orca Scan Launches Barcode Label Designer to Simplify Barcode Creation

Cambridge-based software company Orca Scan is proud to announce the launch of its new web-based Barcode Label Designer, a new and innovative tool...

Feb 03, 2025, 19:14 ET CFIB statement on pause in Canada-U.S. tariffs

TORONTO, Feb. 3, 2025 /CNW/ - Today's announcement of a pause in the use of tariffs in Canada-U.S. trade is welcome relief for small businesses. But...

Feb 03, 2025, 18:12 ET STATEMENT FROM DENNIS DARBY, PRESIDENT & CEO, CANADIAN MANUFACTURERS & EXPORTERS ON THE U.S. DECISION TO DELAY TARIFFS

OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 3, 2025 /CNW/ - Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) is relieved by the U.S. administration's decision to delay imposing tariffs ...

Feb 01, 2025, 14:47 ET CFIB statement on President Trump's 25% tariffs

TORONTO, Feb. 1, 2025 /CNW/ - The 25% tariffs on Canadian products, announced by President Trump, are deeply disappointing and will hit small...

Jan 31, 2025, 07:30 ET For the first time ever, no Golden Scissors Award winner as governments fall short

TORONTO, Jan. 31, 2025 /CNW/ - For the first time in its decade-long history, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is not awarding...

Jan 30, 2025, 08:00 ET Canadian Cybersecurity Network and Security Architecture Podcast release State of Cybersecurity Report in Canada - 2025

OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 30, 2025 /CNW/ - The report serves as an essential resource for Canada's small business, consumer, cybersecurity, technology,...

Jan 30, 2025, 08:00 ET Fonds de solidarité FTQ Becomes Lead Investor in NAMAKOR Holdings with a $20 Million US Investment

NAMAKOR invests to help Québec manufacturers grow their business abroad MONTRÉAL, Jan. 30, 2025 /CNW/ - With a commitment of up to $20 million US,...

Jan 29, 2025, 10:00 ET THE GREATER DES MOINES PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCES 2025 STRATEGIC PRIORITIES, NEW CHAMBER AFFILIATE AND EXPANSION OF REGIONAL FOOTPRINT AT ANNUAL DINNER

The Greater Des Moines Partnership unveiled its 2025 Strategic Priorities and shared its 2024 accomplishments at its Annual Dinner on Thursday, Jan....

Jan 28, 2025, 07:30 ET 2025 Paperweight Awards spotlight Manitoba backpedaling on red tape progress, holiday sales tax chaos, and overzealous municipal 'fun police'

TORONTO, Jan. 28, 2025 /CNW/ - The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has announced the 2025 Paperweight Awards, showcasing the most...

Jan 27, 2025, 19:15 ET Governments of Canada and Yukon announce funding to support private investment in Yukon businesses

This is a joint news release between the Government of Canada and the Government of Yukon. WHITEHORSE, YT, Jan. 27, 2025 /CNW/ - Small- and...
Small businesses spend over 250 hours or 32 business days a year wrapped up in red tape

Jan 27, 2025, 07:30 ET Small businesses spend over 250 hours or 32 business days a year wrapped up in red tape

TORONTO, Jan. 27, 2025 /CNW/ - In 2024, small businesses spent a whopping 735 hours complying with regulation, finds a new report by the Canadian...

Jan 21, 2025, 16:11 ET MEDIA ADVISORY - The CML Village BIA Board of Directors invites you to join us for the launch of the CML Village BIA where businesses and communities come together

SCARBOROUGH, ON, Jan. 21, 2025 /CNW/ WHAT The CML Village BIA Project Committee in collaboration with the City of Toronto will launch a new Business...

Jan 21, 2025, 10:59 ET BC-Based Creative Agency H2 Expands to Alberta with Scott King as President

After 25 Years of Success on Vancouver Island, H2 is Poised for Record-Breaking Growth in 2025 with King at the Helm of Creative Content Studio in...

Jan 21, 2025, 07:30 ET Red Tape Awareness Week™ 2025 to focus on the productivity crisis and the cost of living

TORONTO, Jan. 21, 2025 /CNW/ - The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)'s Red Tape Awareness WeekTM will be back for its 16th year,...

Jan 20, 2025, 11:00 ET Investing in Outaouais and Laurentides regional economy

Government of Canada invests over $7.3M in projects that will contribute to local business growth. MONTEBELLO, QC, Jan. 20, 2025 /CNW/ - Canada...

Jan 20, 2025, 07:00 ET Media Advisory: KPMG in Canada supports Canadian businesses navigating U.S. tariffs

TORONTO, Jan. 20, 2025 /CNW/ - Incoming U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to impose tariffs on Canadian goods presents a critical challenge for...

Jan 17, 2025, 09:45 ET Supporting Usinage Marcotte's expansion

East Angus business receives $75,000 in financial assistance from CED. EAST ANGUS, QC, Jan. 17, 2025 /CNW/ - Canada Economic Development for Quebec...

Jan 17, 2025, 07:30 ET Canadian economy to see reasonable growth in Q1 2025 but tariff threat looms: CFIB forecasts

TORONTO, Jan. 17, 2025 /CNW/ - The Canadian economy is expected to grow moderately in the first quarter of 2025, finds the latest Main Street...

Jan 16, 2025, 10:00 ET Supporting the Fonds d'action québécois pour le développement durable to boost the environmental transition

The organization will receive $7.5M in financial assistance to contribute to the green transition in Quebec's economy. MONTRÉAL, Jan. 16, 2025 /CNW/...

Jan 15, 2025, 09:46 ET STATEMENT FROM DENNIS DARBY, PRESIDENT & CEO, CANADIAN MANUFACTURERS & EXPORTERS ON THE U.S. TARIFF THREAT

OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 15, 2025 /CNW/ - Today, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) sent the following letter to Prime Minister Trudeau and federal...

Jan 15, 2025, 07:30 ET U.S. tariffs would force price hikes and drive up the cost of doing business across Canada

TORONTO, Jan. 15, 2025 /CNW/ - A 25% U.S. tariff on Canadian products, followed by potential Canadian retaliatory tariffs, would lead two-thirds...

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