As we welcome 2025, small business owners across Canada are stepping into a year defined by resilience, growth, and new opportunities to serve their customers in innovative ways. After the bustling holiday season, it’s the perfect time to recalibrate and plan the path ahead.
Canada’s small businesses aren’t small—they make up 98% of all businesses, generate over 35% of the country’s GDP[1], and employ nearly two-thirds of working-aged Canadians[2]. These businesses are truly the heart of our economy and our communities.
Small and medium businesses are a powerful force fueling Canada’s progress and vibrancy, what I love about small businesses in Canada is that a lot of them are rooted in community. Oftentimes, the power of community and strong customer relationships can make or break a business. At Interac, we’re proud to support and champion small businesses by offering services that can enhance the customer experience.
Whether your customers are in-store, online, or both, Interac is here to support you with seamless payment solutions. Interac ® Debit can help small businesses create a smooth, low-friction checkout experience, while Interac ® e-Transfer can provide the flexibility to securely pay employees, contractors, suppliers or vendors. Regardless of the payment task, Interac is here to support a successful year ahead for your business.
Together, we can drive innovation, support our communities, and build a sustainable future for Canada’s SMEs. Let’s make 2025 a year of remarkable achievements and lasting impact.
Here’s to a prosperous and thriving 2025!
[1] Key Small Business Statistics 2023
[2] Analysis on small businesses in Canada
Lauren Mostowyk
Head, Integrated Marketing & Communications, Interac Corp.
Lauren Mostowyk is the Head, Integrated Marketing & Communications and leads the Brand, Corporate Communications and Integrated Marketing functions at Interac ensuring effective brand and reputation management. In her role, she is responsible for developing channel strategies that are instrumental in promoting our products and fostering partnerships. Lauren plays a key role at Interac in maintaining consistency in our narrative across various platforms, aligning closely with our corporate strategy to effectively communicate to both internal stakeholders and external audiences. Over the past five years, Lauren has advanced through senior roles, successfully growing our employee engagement strategy, enhancing our brand’s market presence, and providing steady leadership in issues management.