Robertson Under Fire Over Broadway Business Aid | Calgary News

Former Vancouver mayor and current federal MP Gregor Robertson is under scrutiny for not advocating business compensation amid the disruptive Broadway Subway construction, despite previously championing relief for businesses hit by the Canada Line. As local spots like Fable Diner and SportChek shutter and B.C.’s government refuses to offer aid, Robertson admits the toll on small businesses is real — recalling past construction chaos — and vows to push for federal support through Pacific Economic Development Canada, echoing Toronto’s FedDev Ontario model. Business leaders stress they’re not asking for handouts, but urgent help to survive years of disruption. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fe3db10199462802