Why the end of 'de minimis' can hurt consumers — especially lower-income ones
Consumers will have to start paying duties like tariffs on all online orders of less than $800 shipped directly to their doorstep.
Consumers will have to start paying duties like tariffs on all online orders of less than $800 shipped directly to their doorstep.
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Competition | Aug 28, 2025 Rotman is Hosting A Debate to Test If Corporate Oligopolies Are Limiting Canada's Growth On October 8, 2025, the Rotman School of Management will host an in person debate on one of the most contested questions in Canada’s economy: Are Canada’s so called oligopolies standing in the way of a
What if your backup power source was as portable and modular as the gear you use every day? That’s exactly what the team behind StarBatt Mini set out to build. Designed by engineers and brought to life through crowdfunding, this ultra-compact, swappable battery system raised over $100,000 on Kickstarter and is now gaining traction with creators, photographers, and travelers worldwide. In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, host Salvador Briggman speaks with Alex, co-founder of StarBatt, about the journey from idea to fully funded campaign. Coming from a background in sales and marketing, Alex teamed up with his mechanical engineer partner to tackle one of the most overlooked problems in portable tech: reliable, flexible power. You’ll hear about: How Alex validated demand for StarBatt Mini before launch The marketing strategy that attracted backers early […]
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NCFA Canada | Craig Asano | August 26, 20265 TORONTO, AUG 26, 2025 – The National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association of Canada (NCFA) today announced that Karsten Wenzlaff, Secretary-General of Digital Invest Germany, has joined the Association’s Advisory Group to advise on global crowdfunding, fintech policy, and international collaboration (view profile). “We are excited to
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