Canada – Small Business Matters, a newly formed coalition with more than 10-member associations, has come together to advocate on behalf of small and medium-sized businesses in an effort to preserve their presence and sustainability in Canada’s economic landscape. A key issue for Small Business Matters is swipe fees incurred when merchants process credit card payments. Swipe fees are eroding the already slim margins of independent business owners, jeopardizing their economic competitiveness and in some cases, their future in business. “Through the formation of the coalition, we look forward to working with government and relevant stakeholders to raise awareness about the current payments landscape, and advocate for informed and education-based initiatives in an effort to drive change,” said Gary Sands, Vice President, Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers. Through its membership, Small Business Matters represents more than 10 associations and thousands of members: integral players in Canada’s independent business sector. The coalition will be making formal recommendations to government in the coming months.
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