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City of Toronto Proposes Deeper Property Tax Relief for Small Businesses

February 2 | News

February 2 | News

A Win for Toronto BIAs and Main Street Businesses The City of Toronto released its proposed budget that introduced a 1.1% commercial property tax increase. Despite this moderate increase, we are pleased to share that our advocacy …

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Why Small Businesses Like Salad King Need to Be Heard

January 30 | News

January 30 | News

For more than 35 years, Salad King has been a fixture in Toronto.  A place where students and downtown workers have gathered for an affordable, healthy meal. But today, even a restaurant with decades of history and …

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Restaurant Closure Trends Are a Warning Sign for Toronto’s Main Streets

January 13 | News

January 13 | News

TABIA’s John Kiru recently had the opportunity to highlight the BIA perspective on CityNews Toronto regarding new Statistics Canada data that points to mounting pressure on independent restaurants and what’s at stake for Toronto’s neighbourhoods. Analysis of …

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Federal Investment Strengthens Support for BIAs

December 15, 2025 | News

December 15, 2025 | News

TABIA welcomes today’s federal announcement of new funding to support small businesses, main streets, and Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) across Toronto and southern Ontario. The Government of Canada, through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario …

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