March 8, 2012
Remember the commercial where a seemingly middle-aged couple invites all of their friends to a party in celebration of their retirement, complete with a giant cake and choreography? Well, unless you’re part of the public sector, which represents 20% of the Canadian workforce, this is not your reality.
November 18, 2011
The Alberta government needed to engage small businesses in a meaningful consultation before enacting the proposed impaired driving law. A growing number of business owners in the hospitality sector are concerned the law will not help prevent impaired driving, but instead have serious and ongoing impact on the viability of their businesses.
October 1, 2010
Canada’s health care system remains an important aspect of our society and our economy. Yet many concerns have been raised about the challenges facing this system, whether it is from the perspective of a health care provider, government policy maker, or a business owner—all of whom are essentially consumers of the system.
March 2, 2009
The Alberta and BC governments are considering a joint pension plan. Small businesses are generally in favour as long as its voluntary and is set up as “opt-in”, not “opt-out”. Find out more here.
