Rising Debt, Rising Risk: The 2026 Small Business Reality

E969 - Rising Debt, Rising Risk: The 2026 Small Business Reality

Published: April 16, 2026

Duration: 17:46

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. Today, we explore how data is revealing a growing divide in the financial health of Canadian small businesses.

Joining us is Jeff Brown, Head of Commercial Solutions at Equifax Canada. With deep expertise in commercial credit data, Jeff shares insights from the latest Market Pulse report and what it signals for business stability.

Key Highlights

Credit Stress Misconceptions: Jeff explains what most people misunderstand about small business financial pressure today. Cash Flow Priorities: Jeff reveals what payment behavior between banks and suppliers says...