Good jobs = strong businesses & main streets.
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Advocates for better commercial rent policy at commercialrent.ca
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Without a solid balance, local businesses & our workers suffer.
Great video by Bravos Research detailing what has happened historically under similar conditions to what Canada and the US are going through now.
Even the stock market analysts are talking about wealth inequality now.
🔗 | youtu.be/YXFvwJQBzJc?...
Without a solid balance, local businesses & our workers suffer.
Great video by Bravos Research detailing what has happened historically under similar conditions to what Canada and the US are going through now.
Good for workers, good for small businesses.
What's actually killing biz?
Toronto retail rent jumped 142% in 5 years.
That's an extinction level increase.
Here's how we save good jobs and businesses: betterwayalliance.ca/the-fixed-co...
Good for workers, good for small businesses.
What's actually killing biz?
Toronto retail rent jumped 142% in 5 years.
That's an extinction level increase.
Here's how we save good jobs and businesses: betterwayalliance.ca/the-fixed-co...
Turns out commercial rent jumped 142% over 5 years while wages went up 23%. For a typical 3 employee micro-business, rent increases cost $1,540 MORE per year than wage increases.
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Turns out commercial rent jumped 142% over 5 years while wages went up 23%. For a typical 3 employee micro-business, rent increases cost $1,540 MORE per year than wage increases.
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BWA Director Lili Locke breaks down our approach to ethical employment on TIAO's Forward Motion podcast: more than minimum wages, paid sick days, stable scheduling.
👂👂 to the full ep: www.tiaontario.ca/cpages/forwa...
BWA Director Lili Locke breaks down our approach to ethical employment on TIAO's Forward Motion podcast: more than minimum wages, paid sick days, stable scheduling.
👂👂 to the full ep: www.tiaontario.ca/cpages/forwa...
Good jobs create resilient businesses - which in turn build thriving neighbourhoods.
We're empowering Canadian business owners who care about community. Join a network rooted in values, good ideas, and shared success.
betterwayalliance.ca
Good jobs create resilient businesses - which in turn build thriving neighbourhoods.
We're empowering Canadian business owners who care about community. Join a network rooted in values, good ideas, and shared success.
betterwayalliance.ca
While studying nursing, he co-founded RadiCare. Creating jobs for folks facing barriers. Now it powers free Pop-Up Care in Calgary.
Business at its best.
https://calgaryjournal.ca/2025/04/15/from-nursing-student-to-up-and-coming-calgary-entrepreneur/
While studying nursing, he co-founded RadiCare. Creating jobs for folks facing barriers. Now it powers free Pop-Up Care in Calgary.
Business at its best.
https://calgaryjournal.ca/2025/04/15/from-nursing-student-to-up-and-coming-calgary-entrepreneur/
Corner stores, auto shops, restaurants and more that already employ people.
This is economic development that really works. Skip the unicorn startups & focus on proven businesses with real cash flow.
Corner stores, auto shops, restaurants and more that already employ people.
This is economic development that really works. Skip the unicorn startups & focus on proven businesses with real cash flow.
Exciting at first - but over time they manage to eat more of your $$$ and eventually become purely extractive.
Great to see @keldonb.bsky.social in this @cbcnews.ca article.
www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
Exciting at first - but over time they manage to eat more of your $$$ and eventually become purely extractive.
Great to see @keldonb.bsky.social in this @cbcnews.ca article.
www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
Skyrocketing rent, spiking insurance and uncontrolled utilities are hindering the ability to create good jobs and even keep the doors open.
We're hopeful that @toronto.ca and @jasonthorne.bsky.social can push for right-sized retail.
With businesses facing a skyrocketing rents, downsizing may be the only option to keep running. But only if the space exists.
I'm hopeful that @jasonthorne.bsky.social's team can push for right-sized retail spaces.
Skyrocketing rent, spiking insurance and uncontrolled utilities are hindering the ability to create good jobs and even keep the doors open.
We're hopeful that @toronto.ca and @jasonthorne.bsky.social can push for right-sized retail.
Businesses are getting bounced from main street because of giant rent increases.
So next time you go to your favourite sandwich joint and wonder "why did this delicious panini go up in price?"
Yeah, it's the rent.
Retail rent in Toronto has jumped 130% in five years.
That’s what’s pushing local businesses out - not wage increases.
Businesses need:
Transparent leases | Predictable terms | Dispute resolution
If you love local - sign and support:
commercialrentrights.ca
Businesses are getting bounced from main street because of giant rent increases.
So next time you go to your favourite sandwich joint and wonder "why did this delicious panini go up in price?"
Yeah, it's the rent.
Businesses are getting bounced from main street because of giant rent increases.
So next time you go to your favourite sandwich joint and wonder "why did this delicious panini go up in price?"
Yeah, it's the rent.
Retail rent in Toronto has jumped 130% in five years.
That’s what’s pushing local businesses out - not wage increases.
Businesses need:
Transparent leases | Predictable terms | Dispute resolution
If you love local - sign and support:
commercialrentrights.ca
Businesses are getting bounced from main street because of giant rent increases.
So next time you go to your favourite sandwich joint and wonder "why did this delicious panini go up in price?"
Yeah, it's the rent.
It's not quite a co-op but the new ownership group has a "vision of reshoring some manufacturing to Canada."
Personally praying for the return of a co-op model down the road.
@cbcnews.ca | www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
It's not quite a co-op but the new ownership group has a "vision of reshoring some manufacturing to Canada."
Personally praying for the return of a co-op model down the road.
@cbcnews.ca | www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
This isn’t just unfortunate - it’s the result of policy that allows low wages & unstable work.
BWA members are proving better jobs are possible & good for biz.
🔗 | betterwayalliance.ca/
In SafetyMag | www.thesafetymag.com/ca/topics/ps...
This isn’t just unfortunate - it’s the result of policy that allows low wages & unstable work.
BWA members are proving better jobs are possible & good for biz.
🔗 | betterwayalliance.ca/
In SafetyMag | www.thesafetymag.com/ca/topics/ps...
It’s good business to:
- Pay people properly
- Give them PAID time to recover
- Provide predictable schedules
Do this & watch turnover drop while performance rises.
We’ve been doing it for years & it works!
Not just a win for workers — this is a win for smart business. Our Director @aaronbinder.com runs two businesses that already offer both.
What's the outcome? Lower turnover. Better customer experiences. Stronger teams.
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It’s good business to:
- Pay people properly
- Give them PAID time to recover
- Provide predictable schedules
Do this & watch turnover drop while performance rises.
We’ve been doing it for years & it works!
Not just a win for workers — this is a win for smart business. Our Director @aaronbinder.com runs two businesses that already offer both.
What's the outcome? Lower turnover. Better customer experiences. Stronger teams.
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Not just a win for workers — this is a win for smart business. Our Director @aaronbinder.com runs two businesses that already offer both.
What's the outcome? Lower turnover. Better customer experiences. Stronger teams.
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✅ Fix small biz financing so entrepreneurs can start, grow & buy businesses
✅ Create paths to commercial property ownership
✅ Get runaway "fixed" costs (rent & insurance) under control
✅ Fix small biz financing so entrepreneurs can start, grow & buy businesses
✅ Create paths to commercial property ownership
✅ Get runaway "fixed" costs (rent & insurance) under control
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Good management finds new ways to stretch resources while building stronger long-term systems. In this case, flexibility is infrastructure, too.
Read in the @ottawacitizen.com | ottawacitizen.com/news/cheo-ve...
Good management finds new ways to stretch resources while building stronger long-term systems. In this case, flexibility is infrastructure, too.
Read in the @ottawacitizen.com | ottawacitizen.com/news/cheo-ve...
And lately half my feed is local Canadian businesses shutting their doors. Cafés. Bakeries. Small manufacturers.
Not because they weren’t making money - they’re just burnt out after 5 years of chaos and the last 6 months of being kicked again.
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And lately half my feed is local Canadian businesses shutting their doors. Cafés. Bakeries. Small manufacturers.
Not because they weren’t making money - they’re just burnt out after 5 years of chaos and the last 6 months of being kicked again.
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It's the giant rent hikes, skyrocketing insurance, and uncertainty caused by Trump tariffs.
We've got a plan that benefits workers, businesses & communities: betterwayalliance.ca/advantage-ca...
📈 Retail rent up 100%+ in major cities
💰 Insurance premiums 2x overnight
📦 Trump tariffs = total chaos
When wages go up, that $$ stays in your community.
When insurance goes up? That money vanishes.
It's the giant rent hikes, skyrocketing insurance, and uncertainty caused by Trump tariffs.
We've got a plan that benefits workers, businesses & communities: betterwayalliance.ca/advantage-ca...
New report from OCC & CCIB shows how:
• Indigenous youth = up to 15% of the future labour force
• Skills-based hiring makes business stronger
• Flexible work is key to retention in remote communities
📘 Read it here: bit.ly/4jtILmQ
New report from OCC & CCIB shows how:
• Indigenous youth = up to 15% of the future labour force
• Skills-based hiring makes business stronger
• Flexible work is key to retention in remote communities
📘 Read it here: bit.ly/4jtILmQ
Read our ideas to build better through good jobs, biz owner support & systemic change: betterwayalliance.ca/advantage-ca...
Read our ideas to build better through good jobs, biz owner support & systemic change: betterwayalliance.ca/advantage-ca...
But they are crushing border-city tourism businesses & stifling good businesses in Mexico, US & Canada.
One more reason for Canada to diversify + bolster our global trade.
@businessinsider.com | www.businessinsider.com/made-in-usa-...
But they are crushing border-city tourism businesses & stifling good businesses in Mexico, US & Canada.
One more reason for Canada to diversify + bolster our global trade.
@businessinsider.com | www.businessinsider.com/made-in-usa-...
But we know Canada's businesses are struggling. Rent & insurance = skyrocketing. We need fundamental changes, not tax cuts.
Our #AdvantageCanada series has solutions | betterwayalliance.ca/advantage-ca...
But we know Canada's businesses are struggling. Rent & insurance = skyrocketing. We need fundamental changes, not tax cuts.
Our #AdvantageCanada series has solutions | betterwayalliance.ca/advantage-ca...
As some U.S. companies gut DEI & slash investment in people, it's Canada's time to invest in workforce & unlock productivity + stability.
Read in the @betterwayalliance.bsky.social blog | betterwayalliance.ca/advantage-ca...
As some U.S. companies gut DEI & slash investment in people, it's Canada's time to invest in workforce & unlock productivity + stability.
Read in the @betterwayalliance.bsky.social blog | betterwayalliance.ca/advantage-ca...