Gregor Robertson challenged on the Broadway Construction project
Fable Diner and SportChek are just two of the most recent businesses to shutter along Broadway near Main Street as construction continues.
The Broadway Construction project, involving the Broadway Subway Line, has led to several Vancouver businesses closing along the affected street. Fable Diner and SportChek are among the most recent establishments to shut down. The local business improvement association has been requesting financial assistance, such as low-interest loans or tax breaks, but the B.C. government has steadfastly refused to implement any compensation measures.
Gregor Robertson, the federal minister for housing and a former NDP MLA, has stated that he will investigate the impact on businesses and consider seeking similar support from Pacific Economic Development Canada, similar to the funding provided to Toronto businesses through FedDev Ontario. Neil Wyles, executive director of the Mount Pleasant Business Improvement Association, expressed concerns about the resilience of small business owners, who have endured six years of construction and closures. The B.C. government maintains its policy of not providing compensation for affected businesses.
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