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• 2026 Spring Economic Update: What does it mean for local businesses?

  • May 14^th, 2026
  • Advocacy, Community
  • business, economic, chamber of commerce, global, 2026, update, wealth, taxes, affordable, trades

  The federal government released its Spring Economic Update on April 28, 2026, outlining a series of fiscal and policy measures aimed at strengthening Canada’s economic outlook and supporting long-term competitiveness. Coming at a time of continued uncertainty in global trade and domestic affordability pressures, the update signals a cautiously improved fiscal position, with a reduced […]

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• BESTWR Backs LRT Phase II: A Vital Step for Waterloo Region’s Growth

  • November 4^th, 2025
  • Community, Advocacy
  • Waterloo, Kitchener, business, BESTWR, LRT, economic, chamber of commerce, cambridge

  Dear Chair Redman and Councillors, The Business and Economic Support Team of Waterloo Region (BESTWR) is in full support of the staff recommended option for the LRT Phase II. The proposed recommendation fulfills the promise and commitment of an LRT system from north Waterloo to south Cambridge. The success of the LRT Phase I in […]

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