Why Montreal Can’t Quit Amazon Just Yet: The City’s Ongoing Relationship with E-Commerce Giants In an era where local businesses and policymakers advocate for supporting independent retailers, one reality remains clear: Montreal still relies heavily on Amazon. Despite calls to prioritize local commerce, Amazon’s convenience, vast product selection, and competitive pricing continue to make it…
How Trade Uncertainty Is Impacting Small Businesses: Delays, Cancellations, and Rising Costs
How Trade Uncertainty Is Impacting Small Businesses: Delays, Cancellations, and Rising Costs For small businesses, stability in trade policies is crucial for growth and sustainability. However, ongoing trade uncertainties, shifting regulations, and global disruptions have made it increasingly difficult for entrepreneurs to manage supply chains, fulfill orders, and maintain profitability. According to a report from…
How Canadian Small Businesses Are Adapting to Tariff Challenges
How Canadian Small Businesses Are Adapting to Tariff Challenges For Canadian small businesses, tariffs have long been a double-edged sword. While global trade policies shift and evolve, many entrepreneurs are left scrambling to navigate price increases, supply chain disruptions, and economic uncertainty. Although recent policy shifts have provided a temporary reprieve, The Toronto Star reports…
Are Landlords Using AI to Set Rents? The Competition Bureau Investigates
Is AI Being Used to Set Rents? The Competition Bureau’s Investigation and What It Means for Renters With rental prices skyrocketing in many Canadian cities, tenants are feeling the strain of affordability issues like never before. While demand, supply, and inflation all play roles in determining rent prices, a new factor has entered the equation:…
U.S. Steel Tariffs Create Economic Uncertainty in Manitoba
U.S. Steel Tariffs Create Economic Uncertainty in Manitoba Trade policies have long influenced the economic landscape, and the latest U.S. steel tariffs are causing waves in Manitoba’s manufacturing and construction industries. With increased costs, supply chain disruptions, and potential job losses, local businesses are raising concerns about the broader economic impact. According to a Winnipeg…