AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMining & Community Conflict: Endeavour Silver says an “illegal blockade” by a nearby Ejido community has temporarily suspended operations at its Terronera mine in Mexico since Aug. 12, with reduced staffing on site and talks underway to restart. Tax Reform Push: Ottawa’s pre-budget consultations are zeroing in on long-awaited tax code reform, with small-business changes framed as a priority for the fall budget. Municipal Infrastructure Funding: Ontario and the feds are rolling out $1B for municipalities that don’t charge development fees, aiming to fund housing and critical infrastructure. B.C. SMB Sentiment: A B.C. CFIB barometer update shows confidence improving but growth expectations still weak, with cost pressures (tax/regulation, wages, fuel) staying high. AI for Rural Productivity: An East Kootenay initiative urges businesses to test AI for real productivity gains before adopting tools. Cyber & Privacy for SMBs: A new roundup highlights best business VPN picks for 2026, including Proton VPN for team controls and privacy. Small-Business Tech Tools: A local app, BillMaple, targets late-fee pain by tracking utility bill due dates and payment history. Trade Pressure on Producers: Manitoba Pork is using the Iowa State Fair to build support amid looming U.S. tariff threats. Entrepreneurship & Skills: A Peace River conference (SongRise) returns in October to mix songwriting education with professional networking.
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