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May 25

Delays to Ottawa’s pledge to lower credit card transaction fees has small businesses worried: Globe and Mail

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Read: Delays to Ottawa’s pledge to lower credit card transaction fees has small businesses worried: Globe and Mail - https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/small-business/article-credit-card-transaction-fees-federal-government-small-business/ Delays-to-Ottawas-pledge-to-lower-credit-card-fees-Globe-and-Mail-May-23-2022Download

May 25

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No budget relief for Canadian small business as Big Banks keep ‘swiping’ inflated credit card fees: Toronto Star

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Read: No budget relief for Canadian small business as Big Banks keep ‘swiping’ inflated credit card fees: Toronto Star No-budget-relief-for-Canadian-small-business-Toronto-Star-May-14-2022Download Why should small business shoulder a larger credit card ‘swipe…

Sep 21

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When the federal election’s over, it’s time for Parliament to get serious about supporting small business: Globe and Mail

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May 27

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Fuel for economic recovery: Canadians want to support local businesses in their communities and half are willing to pay more if needed

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Interac survey reveals pandemic has also increased consumer demand for digital payment options, whether online, in-app or in-store TORONTO – May 25, 2021 – A new survey from Interac Corp.…

Sep 14

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Grocers fight back against calls for a government enforced business code of conduct

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Read article here in Financial Post: https://financialpost.com/entrepreneur/small-business/grocers-fight-back-against-calls-for-a-government-enforced-business-code-of-conduct PDF copy of article here.

Aug 27

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Farmers, food processors and indie retailers team up to ask feds to rein in Big Grocers: Financial Post

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Read full story published in Financial Post, August 27, 2020: Farmers, food processors and indie retailers team up to ask feds to rein in Big Grocers

Jul 29

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CFIG members have preferential access to new PPE program

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The information notice and order form below, provided by the BC Food & Beverage Association, is one that CFIG is pleased to put before our members. CFIG has no financial…

May 27

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Rise in cashless transactions and fees that go with them another burden for small businesses: Op-Ed

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Read Gary Sands' op ed in TheProvince.com: Rise in cashless transactions and fees that go with them another burden for small businesses PDF download

Mar 27

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Prime Minister announces support for small businesses facing impacts of COVID‑19

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March 27, 2020Ottawa, Ontario The Government of Canada is focused on helping Canadians and businesses through this tough economic time. We will continue to protect the health and safety of…

Sep 25

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Parties Pledge Support to Small Businesses

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The Conservative Party has released their campaign plank on small business, and as you can see, this includes a pledge to reduce red tape and rolling back changes to small…

Small Business

Delays to Ottawa’s pledge to lower credit card transaction fees has small businesses worried: Globe and Mail

No budget relief for Canadian small business as Big Banks keep ‘swiping’ inflated credit card fees: Toronto Star

When the federal election’s over, it’s time for Parliament to get serious about supporting small business: Globe and Mail

Fuel for economic recovery: Canadians want to support local businesses in their communities and half are willing to pay more if needed

Grocers fight back against calls for a government enforced business code of conduct

Farmers, food processors and indie retailers team up to ask feds to rein in Big Grocers: Financial Post

CFIG members have preferential access to new PPE program

Rise in cashless transactions and fees that go with them another burden for small businesses: Op-Ed

Prime Minister announces support for small businesses facing impacts of COVID‑19

Parties Pledge Support to Small Businesses

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