AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMade-in-Canada Manufacturing: A new Sudbury guitar-string maker is preparing to fill a gap in domestic production, joining two other young Canadian brands as musicians look for locally made options. Federal Budget: Budget 2026 offers entrepreneurs and investors tax incentives and faster equipment write-offs, but its projected $62.3-billion deficit and limited tariff support have left some small firms disappointed. Trade Pressures: Canadian craft brewers are feeling the squeeze from cross-border trade tensions, while businesses in Ontario report cautious optimism about trade prospects. Local Business Disruption: Toronto businesses say planned Queen Street East streetcar work could hurt them as the holiday shopping season begins. Entrepreneurship: A 16-year-old Newmarket baker has turned her search for allergy-friendly treats into a small business, Sensitive Tasty Treats.
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