Uyen Pham

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Nominated Business:
Artbeat Studio Inc.

“Supporting Canadian small businesses helps foster innovation, strengthens local communities, and keeps our economy vibrant. Small businesses are the heart of our neighbourhoods, and backing them ensures they can continue to grow and contribute positively to society.”

Jessica Bustard

Granby, Quebec

Nominated Business:
Super Remover

“Small businesses create jobs, keep money circulating within local neighbourhoods, and contribute to Canada’s cultural diversity and innovation. When consumers support local entrepreneurs, they help families and communities thrive rather than sending profits outside the country.”

Chloe Beaudoin

Toronto, Ontario

Nominated Business:
Apricotton

“This year has been extremely uplifting to see so many Canadians want to support each other, and it gives me motivation to keep going even when business is difficult.”

Noah Welch

Red Deer County, Alberta

Nominated Business:
The Dome Red Deer

“They [small businesses] are the engine/backbone for a strong economy.”

Matthew Milne

Ancaster, Ontario

Nominated Business:
Toques From The Heart

“We believe that a stronger Canada starts with compassion, community, and connection. It is vital to our growth as a country. We truly believe in supporting Canadian businesses as often as we can so we can invest here and grow together.”

Jason Grewal

Surrey, British Columbia

Nominated Business:
Iron Depot

“Canadian Small Business are the backbone of this country making up 98% of all businesses and 60% share of employees in the private sector.”

Tashi Lama

Maidstone, Saskatchewan

Nominated Business:
Bites and Brews

“It is important to support Canadian small business because it helps to keep our small communities growing.”

Kathleen Lawlor

Lunenburg, Nova Scotia

Nominated Business:
SEEK Gifts & Home Decor

“Canadian small businesses are the heart of our communities. They create employment, increase tourism, and support community charities and events. They strengthen Canada’s economy.”

Tayler Farrell

Fort Frances, Ontario

Nominated Business:
Pretty Kitty

“These businesses are usually owned by people who live in the community, raise their families here, and genuinely care about the well-being of their neighbors. They support local events, sports teams, and community initiatives, and they show up for their customers year-round. When we support small businesses in small towns, we help our communities stay strong, connected, and sustainable for the future.”

Lyndon Klymchuk

Regina, Saskatchewan

Nominated Business:
Prairie Summit Shop

“Small business play vital roles in local economies, they add to the culture and identity of an area.”

Shabbir Shafiullah

Bolton, Ontario

Nominated Business:
Mumm’s Sprouting Seeds

“[Small businesses] encourage community investments, support sustainability actions and inspire innovations by Canadians.”

Michael Joseph

Toronto, Ontario

Nominated Business:
ANR Convenience

“I think it’s important to support Canadian small businesses in order to build closer relationship in our community.”