Govt reduces credit card fees by 27% for small business owners

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Hamilton – Canada’s small- and medium-sized businesses create good-paying jobs, keep main streets flourishing across the country, and deliver the dream of entrepreneurship. It is essential that these businesses thrive so they can continue being the bedrock of our communities and our economy. Small businesses pay fees to process credit card transactions, with the largest component being the interchange fee …

Freeland talks on legislation to build more rental homes, stabilize grocery prices

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Ottawa – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland talked on legislation to build more rental homes and stabilizing grocery prices. She said: Good afternoon. Our government is relentlessly focused on building an economy with stable prices, steady growth, and abundant, well-paying, middle-class jobs. As Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, this is my most urgent priority. That is …