Business Federation Calls for Compensation for Small Businesses Hurt by Construction Projects

Canadian businesses that lose revenue from city construction should receive compensation, says the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). The non-profit organization that represents over 97,000 small and medium-sized businesses across the county issued an open letter to mayors and councilors on June 6, asking for local governments to consider implementing construction mitigation programs similar to those in Montreal and Calgary. “CFIB recommends municipal leaders look to the examples set by Montreal, Quebec City, and Calgary, and consider implementing similar construction mitigation programs to support small businesses,” CFIB director of interprovincial affairs Keyli Loeppky and senior policy analyst SeoRhin Yoo wrote. “These programs are vital to maintaining the health of our local economies and helping small businesses survive disruptions caused by construction.”...