Alberta small businesses continue to grapple with tariffs and inflation: new report

Alberta small businesses continue to grapple with tariffs and inflation: new report

October 2, 2026 1:39 pm MST.

Melanie Ng chatted with Hash Aboulhosn, Chief Growth Officer with Merchant Growth about the company's 2026 Canadian Small Business Report as Alberta businesses continue to deal with inflation and tariffs.

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