Government of Ontario marks Small Business Week with 2.2% tax rate and $49M for advisory centres

On 2026-10-19, the Government of Ontario marked Small Business Week, highlighting a 2.2% tax rate with $1.1B in relief for over 375,000 small businesses.

IRCNews desk October 19, 2026 Updated October 22, 2026 1 min read

On 2026-10-19, the Government of Ontario marked Small Business Week, highlighting a 2.2% tax rate with $1.1B in relief for over 375,000 small businesses.

Lower small-business taxes and funding for 50+ advisory centres may bolster hiring, training and youth entrepreneurship—good news for newcomers, students, workers, employers and families across Ontario.

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