On February 12 while celebrating Canada’s Agriculture Day with farmers, ranchers, food processors, industry leaders and youth in Ottawa, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay announced the new Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program (CASPP), an investment of $50.3 million over five years. Funding available through this program will help facilitate the sector’s ability to address emerging…

In an effort to get a better understanding of the challenges faced by entrepreneurs, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is conducting the first nationwide research on entrepreneurs’ mental well-being, supported by BDC. This study aims to identify challenges, facilitators and barriers to well-being and to understand commonalities among business owners. Please take a few…

Property owners can expect to see their assessment in the coming days. Assessment values provide the basis for property tax allocation. The tax revenue requirement was outlined in the 2019 budget approved by Council on December 17, 208. Although changes in the assessment roll may lead to a redistribution of the tax burden, total tax…

Desert Blume Estates is a community destined to establish a new standard of excellence in home and lifestyle satisfaction. We’ve combined community living with country club elegance to create the Desert Blume Estates community. An eighteen hole golf course of uncompromising standards features xeriscaping, a water-conservative approach to landscaping, that is in perfect harmony with the…

Instantly revitalize the look of your property with 100% recycled rubber, slip resistant and impact absorbing rubber paving. Harder Surfaces uses eco rubber paving which is recycled rubber which can be applied over virtually any surface including asphalt, concrete, tile, pavers, and even a torch on membrane. Our rubber paving company offers the ability to you to eliminate…

The Alberta government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Nuevo Leon to explore opportunities to promote innovation. The agreement is focused on the areas of information and communication technologies, life sciences, environmental technologies and clean energy. Alberta is the first Canadian province with this type of MOU with the Mexican State. Source: http://alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=625351724799E-F710-63E9-34DB0F182A8B0EFD

Now is the time for Canada to be laser focused in its tax competitiveness. The last time Canada undertook a comprehensive review of its tax system, humankind had yet to set foot on the moon. In the five decades since, repeated cutting and pasting has left Canadian taxation uncompetitive, cumbersome and inefficient. The consensus of…

Take advantage of Canadian SME Magazine’s offer to chambers of commerce of a free 1 year online subscription. This month’s edition includes several interviews from women in leadership roles. To access this exclusive offer to members click here. Source: https://issuu.com/canadiansme/docs/canadiansme_magazine_feb_issue_fina_9a1cbefd2b27e2

There is no rhyme or reason to throwing out an entire system that is working for most Canadians for a costly alternative. Any national program must be designed in a way that is fiscally sustainable, ensures continued access to innovative medicines, and does not crowd out the comprehensive coverage options that most Canadians already enjoy.…

The provincial government has made a $3.7 billion deal with Canadian Pacific Railway and Canadian National Railway for an estimated 4,400 rail cars to move up to 120,000 barrels per day by 2020. The government is hoping for approximately $5.9 over the next three years as a result of this deal. The government will purchase…