News, trends, and analysis shaping Canadian business today.
Canada's AI for All strategy targets $200B growth and 60% AI adoption by 2034. What the $300M Access Fund and sovereign compute investment mean for your business.
Canada added 88,000 jobs in May 2026, dropping unemployment to 6.6%. What the surprise rebound means for small business hiring, wages, and consumer demand.
Canada seeks CUSMA renewal before July 1. What the three possible outcomes mean for Canadian small businesses in manufacturing, agriculture, and auto parts.
Canada's 'AI for All' strategy commits $2B+ to boost SMB AI adoption from 12% to 60% by 2034. What the BDC financing and Compute Access Fund mean for small business owners.
Canada's CDAP closed in 2024 after helping 71,000+ businesses. Learn what it offered, why it ended, and where small businesses can find digital funding now.
Canada's Buy Canadian Policy expands to $5M+ contracts by spring 2026. What SMBs need to know about procurement rules, registration, and $70B in opportunities.
Canada faces Section 301 trade investigations that could bring open-ended tariffs with no expiry. What Canadian small businesses need to know before July 24.
Bank of Canada holds rate at 2.25% as Iran war pushes oil past US$100/barrel. What the Hormuz disruption means for Canadian small business costs and borrowing.
Canada's CUSMA review is set for July 1, 2026. Here's what rising tariff rates, the 85% exemption surge, and Trump's 100% tariff threat mean for small businesses.
50% of Canadian SMBs now cite fuel costs as a concern, up from 36% in February. Here's what the energy shock means for your margins and operations.
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