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Shared storefronts are smart. But they’re not the solution.

Shared storefronts are smart. But they’re not the solution.

by Alliance | Oct 23, 2025 | Picture

“With just making doughnuts in that space, I was pretty much spinning my wheels to pay rent,” A recent Globe and Mail article showcased business owners finding creative ways to adapt – like co-locating or sharing lease space to stay afloat. It’s a compelling...
Revue Cinema | Highlighting the Urgent Need for Commercial Rent Reform

Revue Cinema | Highlighting the Urgent Need for Commercial Rent Reform

by Alliance | Jul 3, 2024 | Commercial Rent, Dispute Resolution, Picture

Revue Cinema, a historic fixture in Toronto’s Roncesvalles neighborhood, has been serving the community since 1911. This iconic venue has transitioned through various phases of the film industry, from silent movies to the latest cinematic releases – and usually...

The Better Way Alliance Urges Windsor City Council to Pass Motion in Support of Commercial Renter Bill of Rights

by Alliance | Jun 27, 2024 | Picture

To Windsor City Council, Recently I spoke with Mike Kakuk & Kathie McMann on AM800 about the major rent increases plaguing businesses in cities across Canada, including Windsor. I shared stories of businesses facing closures & employee layoffs due to rent...

It’s Time to Make it Easier for Small Business Owners to Buy Property in Canada

by Alliance | Mar 1, 2024 | Picture

The Better Way Alliance Proposes Federal Commercial Mortgage Support From cafes to hardware stores, Canada’s rich history of small business ownership has kept neighbourhoods vibrant for decades. Over that time, business owners retired and sold their properties...
Welcome to the World of Triple Net Leases

Welcome to the World of Triple Net Leases

by Alliance | Feb 28, 2024 | Blog post, featured, homepage, Picture

Authors: Krista Mansour, President/Owner, Footprints on Muskoka, Liliana Camacho, Director, Better Way Alliance, with input from Craig Marentette, Owner/Operator, Red Lantern Coffee Triple Net Lease Blog Contents > What is a Triple Net Lease > Why Do Triple Net...
What Happens When a Commercial Landlord Owes a Tenant Money?

What Happens When a Commercial Landlord Owes a Tenant Money?

by Alliance | Feb 22, 2024 | Blog post, Dispute Resolution, featured, Picture

It may not sound common – but it happens often: a commercial landlord owes a tenant money, often for a repair the tenant paid for but is the landlord’s responsibility. Either the landlord is being slow to repay – or refusing to repay the tenant at...

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  • Fixed Cost Crunch Report | 2025
  • Shared storefronts are smart. But they’re not the solution.
  • Revue Cinema | Highlighting the Urgent Need for Commercial Rent Reform
  • The Better Way Alliance Urges Windsor City Council to Pass Motion in Support of Commercial Renter Bill of Rights
  • Canadian Businesses Push Back Against Double Digit Commercial Rent Increases

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