AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFuel Tax Shock for SMBs: Canada’s federal fuel excise tax break on gas/diesel is set to end after Sept. 7, and small business owners say the uncertainty and likely price jump will hit shipping and operating costs hard. Retail Shipping for Entrepreneurs: Staples Canada is partnering with Canada Post to roll out Small Business Shipping Services at select stores in Ontario, Alberta and B.C., adding domestic/international shipping, pre-labelled drop-offs and flat-rate supplies. Plasma Contract Fight: OPSEU/SEFPO is urging Ontario to cancel the for-profit Grifols plasma collection contract after Health Canada non-compliance findings and a reported pause in Canada. Business Formation Watch: Canada ranks 17th of 22 advanced economies on business formation, with coverage pointing to what leaders do differently. Local Tourism Ideas: Ontario’s summer road-trip guide highlights farm attractions and events, including corn/sunflower mazes and the Ontario Moonshine Festival. Capital Markets, Canada Focus: Partners Value and Clairvest posted new results, while multiple TSX/CSE issuers updated investors on financing, reporting changes and project progress.
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