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In Canada's eastern provinces, our ninety plus years of experience means introducing you to the breathtaking coastal landscapes of Nova Scotia's Cabot Trail. Or taking a cruise to feel the mists of Niagara Falls. It's about indulging in a Celtic "kitchen party" on Cape Breton Island and a cider tasting in Quebec. It includes rug-making and scallop traditions in the Maritimes, visiting Anne of Green Gables' backyard on Prince Edward Island, an evening at the Citadel in Halifax, and many more regional experiences in Ontario, Quebec and the Maritime Provinces.

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7 Days | Whitehorse | Hotel Explore the best of Canada’s Northern Territory on a guided Yukon hiking tour. Discover the top parks, trails, lakes, views and everything in between!

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7 Days | Calgary | Hotel Experience Banff and Yoho National Parks on a guided hiking trip. Hiking, hot springs, rafting and adventure in the Canadian Rockies!

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7 Days | Vancouver | Hotel Discover the best of the coast mountains in British Columbia on a guided hiking and walking tour. Hiking, gondola, rafting and much more in BC!

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12 Days | Calgary | Camping The ultimate guided hiking adventure, featuring Canada’s most iconic mountains. Explore Banff, Jasper, Yoho and more while camping in comfort!

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9 Days | Calgary - Banff | Camping Discover the hidden gems of Banff, Jasper and Yoho on this guided hiking tour. Camping in the Rockies with expert local guides. Hiking, rafting and much more!

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6 Days | Calgary - Jasper | Camping A guided hiking and camping package showing you the best of Banff and Jasper National Parks. Hiking, camping and horseback riding in the Rockies!

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8 Days | Victoria | Camping Step off the beaten path on this guided camping tour on Vancouver Island. Explore Victoria, Tofino and more by foot, ship, paddle and van!

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7 Days | Vancouver | Camping Experience the best of camping in BC on this guided camping tour from Vancouver. Guided hiking, camping, gondolas, rafting, campfires and more!

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7 Days | Calgary | Camping Our classic camping tour in the Rockies, featuring all the highlights of Banff, Jasper and Yoho. Go hiking, camping, rafting, hot springs and horseback riding.

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11 Days | Kelowna | Hotel Kiss lift lines goodbye on a guided ski tour in British Columbia.  11 days of skiing/ boarding, hot springs and après ski along BC's famous "Powder Highway".

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12 Days | Calgary | Hotel A ski/ snowboard tour package in the Rockies and the Powder Highway. Explore 5 of the best mountains for powder skiers in one epic trip!

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8 Days | Kelowna - Calgary | Hotel Goodbye crowds and hello powder! Explore Red mountain, Whitewater and Fernie in one powder packed ski and snowboard tour of the Powder Highway.

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8 Days | Kelowna | Hotel Try our intro to backcountry skiing and snowboarding tour for some of the best powder and terrain in British Columbia. Discover the best of the Powder Highway!

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7 Days | Calgary | Hotel Spend a week honing your steep and deep ski/ snowboard skills at Kicking Horse. Learn all the skills you need for big mountain riding and backcountry travel.

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9 Days | Calgary | RV Camping Canada’s first guided campervan trip on the Powder Highway for skiers and snowboarders. Socially distant and a whole lot of epic!

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Whether your after a hardcore adventure or a relaxing tour, sun or snow, our van based adventure tours take you to the best places in British Columbia and Alberta. From speedy ocean adventures in Tofino, BC, to hiking tours in endless alpine, or knee deep powder adventures in Revelstoke or Nelson, Fresh Adventures have got you covered on your once in a lifetime adventure tour in Western Canada.

The Fresh Adventures staff carefully plan each BC or Alberta adventure tour to maximize flexibility so the go-getters can challenge themselves, while those who wish can move at a slower pace and enjoy some well deserved relaxation. Through our hand picked adventure partners we are able to provide top notch activities such as hot springs, boat excursions, rafting and ski lessons on our British Columbia adventure tours and Alberta adventure tours. Our experienced guides love to hear every guest's personal goals and wishes, which they work hard to make a reality for you during your Western Canada adventure tour. Our goal at Fresh Adventures is to exceed your expectations, by performing at a truly exceptional level of service on every adventure tour.  From the moment you get in touch with us you are part of the Fresh Adventures family. We can answer all your questions before your tour and help you prepare to ensure that you get the most out of your once in a lifetime Western Canada adventure tour.

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Step off the beaten path on a Vancouver adventure tour with Fresh Adventures.  During our Vancouver tours we focus on taking you to the genuine Vancouver attractions .  We're talking about the local treasures that are kept secret.  Our Vancouver day tours are your chance to live a day in the West Coast life just like the locals.  Relive centuries of history and aboriginal culture at the Totem Poles in Stanley Park.  Learn how nature shaped the rugged West Coast while gazing over the edge of a suspension bridge several hundred feet above surging waterfalls.  See for yourself how we embrace the landscape during a hike to a summit in the Coast Mountains.  Help your guide look out for wildlife such as black bears, marmots, bald eagles and many more.  Feast on a luxury "West Coast" themed picnic, featuring candied salmon, fondues and loads of fresh fruit.   Join us on a Vancouver adventure tour and see the real Vancouver.  Check out our Vancouver Bike Tours

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If ski vacations and world class snow are your thing, come along on a Fresh Adventures ski tour to experience legendary British Columbia ski resorts, epic terrain, powder and vibrant ski culture. The Fresh Adventures team have spent years perfecting itineraries for Canada ski tours that allow you to enjoy multiple mountains, so you can experience more in your Western Canada ski vacation . We handle all the transport and provide handpicked accommodations, then amaze you with local secrets, like hot springs that most people would miss on their own. We have dedicated endless days to exploring the mountains so we can show you the best runs to test your legs on during your ski vacation. Plus, skiing just feels better when there is a hot spring to relax in while exchanging stories of the day during your adventure tour.

Fresh Adventures runs a " safari style" ski tour along the famous “Powder Highway ” that takes you to some of British Columbia's heaviest hitters: Revelstoke, Kicking Horse, Whitewater and Red Mountain. Each mountain has a world wide reputation for dependable snow, diverse and playful terrain plus iconic Canadian ski towns at the base of each mountain. Fresh Adventures also runs a Western Canada ski tour that takes you to Banff, where you can ski three of the best Mountains of the Rockies.  During this Canada ski vacation we experience Sunshine Village, Lake Louise and Norquay.  Each have their own million dollar views, excellent weather and snow, plus apres ski that rivals the Alps. Nothing is nicer than an elk steak and gluhwein after a day of skiing above Western Canada's most iconic scenery.

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Come camping with Fresh Adventures on Vancouver Island or in the heart of the Rocky Mountains of Banff and Jasper to experience the infamous natural beauty of Western Canada.  We take the headache out of camping with excellent gear, gourmet meals and comfortable campgrounds with all the amenities you could ask for.  Mountains, lakes, waterfalls, giant trees, beaches and wildlife will keep your camera busy, during these small group van adventures. Camping tours are ideal for people who truly want to make the most of the gorgeous British Columbia and Alberta wilderness. Dessert is served with a side of sunset, and breakfasts take place among the fresh morning mist. Lunches are tastier with a glacier or waterfall to admire, and the sleeps are just so much deeper with that spruce smell in the mountain air. A morning shower feels so fresh when it's in a glassy lake with mountains reflecting off the surface all around you. Evenings on these tours are so much more relaxing while chatting with new friends around a warm fire, and the Smores just seem tastier with that smoky taste and the Big Dipper above you.

We run Western Canada camping tours that focus on rafting several different rivers in one trip, as well as general adventure tours that let you experience all the attractions each area has to offer during hikes, cruises, sightseeing and drives.

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We wanted to reach out to extend our thanks….thank you for a trip of a lifetime! Our family recently went on a two week private tour to Israel with Peerless, and the experience was fantastic. Planning a multi-generational, international trip, at the height of COVID, was intimidating, however, Eliana ensured that the entire process was easy. Eliana provided invaluable guidance for planning all aspects of our trip – airfare, hotel accommodations, sightseeing, guides, insurance, and food to name but a few. She provided creative and unique ideas to ensure that our trip was seamless, exciting, safe, educational, emotional, and meaningful. Eliana always went above and beyond and had endless patience for our ever-changing needs. The client service and care we received was incredible and we are thrilled with the end result. Since returning from our trip, we have sent several of our friends to Eliana and to Peerless because we are so confident they will be ask happy with their experience as we were.

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As a frequent traveler, we depend on the efficient services at Peerless! Our clients needs are very demanding and timelines are extremely important. Ian has never let us down meeting these timelines. I would highly recommend anyone looking to have travel arrangements made, utilizing the services at Peerless!

The booking and all your recommendations were outstanding. Initially, I was freaked out about spending the money, but since i did so, I must confess to have thoroughly enjoyed everything.

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Excellent Customer Service! I've had the pleasure of dealing with Peerless over the past year. The Peerless team deliver consistent polite, friendly and speedy service. Their team has always been available 24/7 to meet all our travel needs. I look forward to many more years of service from this wonderful team.

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I look after a busy team of managers and executives, booking travel constantly throughout the year. Ian ensures all our needs are met quickly and efficiently. Ian has taken the time to get to know every staff member, he ensures they get the options they prefer on every trip. The after-hours service is equally as good. We have had many occasions to call outside of business hours with various issues...

We arrived home Sunday afternoon and our trip, from beginning to end, was wonderful. There wasn't one detail that was missed.

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As we approach the halfway mark in our trip I wanted to reach out to thank you for the most amazing experience!! Everything has been spectacular so far. The hotels, the guide and driver, the itinerary and the people are amazing! We are all getting along so well, the kids have made instant friends and we are loving every second of this trip.

Not sure if I thanked you for our amazing trip or not, but just to let you know it was fabulous! Sylvia and Ken had a Shutterfly book make of their pictures and I bought one too. I’ve been able to share the wonderful memories and photos with my family...

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The trip was fabulous. Adele has the vision of what she wanted for us and you made it happen. Thank you so much.

Londolozi was a 15 out if 10!!! Absolutely the best of everything—accommodations, staff, food, service. Really perfect. The Manor was terrific—- and their celebration for us with cocktails...

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8 Companies In Canada With Perks Like Unlimited Vacation & Travel Deals That Have Jobs Open

There are a lot of unique employee benefits and job perks that companies in Canada offer workers.

You can find positions with perks like unlimited vacation , travel discounts, four-day workweeks , money to buy a house and more!

These jobs are available in tech, sales, aviation, construction, marketing, and customer service.

Companies with unlimited vacation, remote work, travel discounts, and more job perks include Air Canada , Google, Crozier, Alida, Blackbird Interactive, and the government of Canada .

If you're interested in working somewhere with incredible benefits for employees, here are eight jobs with unique perks that are available at companies in Canada right now!

Flight Attendants

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Salary: $28.85 an hour

Location: Toronto, ON or Vancouver, BC

Company: Air Canada

Who Should Apply: Air Canada is looking for people who are safety-minded, naturally empathetic, confident in speaking publicly, at least 18 years old, and available during irregular working hours.

Also, you need a valid Canadian passport that allows travel to all countries served by Air Canada to get hired.

You also must be willing to participate in a full-time eight-week Air Canada Flight Attendant training program in Montreal or Vancouver and then relocate to Toronto or Vancouver for the job.

The airline shared that it has "one of the most generous employee travel programs in the airline industry."

Air Canada offers employees and their immediate family members special rates on airfare and discounts on car rentals, hotel accommodations, vacation packages and tour operators through the airline's partners.

Apply with Air Canada

XDEV Business Development Lead

Location: Vancouver, BC

Company: Blackbird Interactive

Who Should Apply: To get hired, you need five years of experience related to the position (preferably in video games, tech, or entertainment), an established network within the video game industry, and the ability to close sales deals.

Also, you must be willing to travel as required to meet partners and prospective clients.

Blackbird Interactive, which is a video game development studio in Vancouver, offers employees a four-day workweek.

There are no reductions to salaries even though there's one less working day in the week.

Not only that, but the four-day workweek doesn't require employees to work longer hours so everyone gets the equivalent of an extra 40 paid vacation days each year!

Apply with Blackbird Interactive

Senior UX Researcher, Google Cloud

Location: Toronto, ON

Company: Google

Who Should Apply: Google is looking to hire someone with a bachelor's degree in human-computer interaction, cognitive science, statistics, psychology, anthropology or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Five years of experience in an applied research setting, experience with research design utilizing various methods, and relevant product research experience in an end-to-end, usability, or generative setting are required as well.

Google's employee perks include a hybrid work model that includes four "work from anywhere" weeks every year.

Apply with Google

Assistant Contract Administrator, Construction

Location: Bradford, ON

Company: Crozier

Who Should Apply: To get hired, you need a minimum of eight years of experience in civil construction inspection and exposure to contract administration.

You also need experience in civil construction inspections in the land development industry, knowledge of design standards, specifications and materials associated with construction, established working relationships with municipalities, and a valid G license with access to a vehicle.

Crozier is a consulting engineering firm that offers a job perk called the home purchase assistance benefit.

With that benefit, the company supports employees who want to become homeowners by providing up to $20,000 to eligible first-time home buyers.

Apply with Crozier

Manager, Sales

Company: HubSpot

Who Should Apply: HubSpot is hiring someone who has four years of experience leading and coaching a Canadian sales team, three years of software sales experience, experience leading a consultative sales process, and experience using CRM to manage and forecast sales opportunities.

At this software developer company, employees can choose how they want to work whether that be remote, hybrid or in-office work.

HubSpot has job perks including unlimited vacation and a company-wide week of rest.

There is also a four-week paid sabbatical and a sabbatical bonus available after you've been working with HubSpot for five years. That means you get an extra month off work!

Apply on HubSpot

Digital Marketing Coordinator

Salary: $41,000 to $45,000

Location: Calgary, AB

Company: LoKnow

Who Should Apply: You need one to two years of marketing experience along with a degree or certificate in marketing, advertising, business administration, or a related field.

LoKnow, which is part of Know Company Inc., offers a hybrid model that lets employees work from home, in the office, or a combination of both.

You get unlimited vacation — up to four weeks at a time — and you can also work from anywhere for up to four weeks at a time with this job.

Narcity chatted with Anna Michele, the vice president of people and brand at Know Company Inc., about the company's paid unlimited vacation policy.

"For us, it is an unlimited number of days per year within some policy guidelines," the executive noted.

If somebody has taken less vacation in the year than their co-workers, execs will follow up with that employee and make sure they have the opportunity to take time off, Michele revealed.

Apply with LoKnow

Cyber Security Practitioners

Salary: $97,416 to $132,114

Location: Ottawa, ON

Company: Communications Security Establishment

Who Should Apply: To get hired for this government of Canada job, you need a university degree in a field related to the position such as computer science, and engineering or a college diploma in a field related to the position.

Experience designing, creating, testing, or deploying IT security solutions and IT programs or technical systems along with experience providing advice and recommendations in IT is required.

You could be able to work from home for part of the week but the two CSE offices in Ottawa have unique perks for employees.

One of the locations offers employees:

• on-site coffee shop
• cafeteria that includes a wood-burning pizza oven
• sand volleyball court
• basketball court
• multipurpose field (for ultimate frisbee, soccer, flag football, etc.)
• five kilometres of groomed walking trails

Also, the other CSE office location includes:

• sit-stand workstations
• kitchen and lounge areas on each floor
• on-site fitness facility that has cardio and weight machines
• access to the Rideau River Eastern Pathway multi-use trail

Apply with CSE

Senior Customer Success Manager

Company: Alida

Who Should Apply: This job requires you to have a post-secondary degree, four to five years of experience in customer success, business development, management consulting or account management, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Alida is a software company that designs customer, user, product and brand experience platforms for businesses and companies.

This company offers unlimited vacation that employees can take whenever and however they want.

Narcity spoke with Tanya Jarrett, chief people officer at the company, to find out how Alida's unlimited time off policy works .

Jarrett said there haven't been "any significant drawbacks" that the company has experienced since unlimited vacation was introduced.

"While there's no sort of fixed amount, we really do encourage our employees to take around a minimum of four weeks per year," the executive revealed.

If employees need or want more time off during the year, they're still able to take vacation days beyond those four weeks that employees are encouraged to take.

All it depends on is advance notice to ensure that everyone is able to get time off whenever they want or need it.

Apply with Alida

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How a rail stoppage could affect freight, farming, french fries and more

A railway shutdown would have consequences in big ways and small.

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For the first time, Canada's two main railway companies, Canadian National Railway (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), are on the verge of a simultaneous labour stoppage.

The companies say they will start locking out workers in the early hours of Thursday if they cannot reach a deal, while the union says it is ready to call a strike for that day. 

The Teamsters union is demanding better wages and benefits, including provisions for fatigue management and better crew scheduling. 

The two rail lines play an outsized role in the Canadian economy, moving roughly $1 billion worth of goods per day, according to the Railway Association of Canada.

• Canada is barrelling towards a massive rail shutdown. Leaders urge railways, union to finalize deal

Here's a look at how a stoppage could affect business, and people's everyday lives.

Getting around

For most people, a freight rail stoppage won't have an immediate impact on how they get around. But more than 32,000 rail commuters could be affected in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver. 

Transit authorities say select commuter lines that run on CPKC tracks will be suspended should dispatchers walk off the job alongside 3,200 other workers.

How Toronto transit, businesses could be affected by possible railway strike

The commuter lines affected by the potential work stoppage are TransLink's West Coast Express in the Vancouver area, Metrolinx's Milton line and Hamilton GO station in the Greater Toronto Area, and Exo's Candiac, Saint-Jerome and Vaudreuil/Hudson lines in the Montreal area.

Via Rail would also see service disrupted along a route in northern Ontario that runs through Sudbury, a spokesperson said.

Grocery stores

The threat of a rail stoppage could also have an effect on what we see on grocery store shelves, especially if the dispute drags on.

Already, some perishable food is not being shipped by rail, said Michael Graydon, chief executive officer of Food, Health & Consumer Products of Canada, an industry group. 

Graydon said frozen food, such as french fries, could already have stopped being shipped. Meat and fruit such as bananas, which often arrive in Canada by rail after first arriving in the United States, could also be affected, he said.

He said parts of Western Canada and Atlantic Canada area likely to be most affected .

Graydon also raised concern the type of "consumer hoarding" we saw during the pandemic could compound any potential shortage and put additional strain on suppliers.

Small businesses

A stoppage would have consequences for many businesses if a strike were to drag on — particularly small ones with a smaller stockpile of goods and fewer options to get more.

Fraser Johnson, a professor at Western University's Ivey Business School specializing in supply chains, said small businesses "don't have the flexibility to be able to redirect freight as large companies."

He said retailers like Walmart can make "contingency plans" to move goods through alternate routes in the U.S. "and back up into Canada to its various stores."

Dan Kelly, president of the Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses, said in some cases small businesses are already feeling the effects.

"The impact would be huge," he said. "Even in retail, there's so many goods that go into Canada that use rail ... to get to their final destination." 

'If there's no railcars, there's really no work,' says London business owner

Canada's agricultural sector, particularly in the Prairies, is heavily reliant on rail for shipping out its product.

Stephen Vandervalk, who farms near Fort Macleod, Alta., and is the vice-president of the Wheat Growers Association, called the situation "completely out of control."

"Harvest is right now. We're combining. Bids are dropping daily because elevators don't want grain, and they're stopping deliveries from grain," Vandervalk told CBC .

Fertilizer Canada, an industry advocacy group, warned that even the threat of a work stoppage has taken its toll.

"Farmers around the world rely on Canada's fertilizer industry to maximize crop yields, and the fertilizer industry relies on rail to get our products to market," Karen Proud, head of Fertilizer Canada, said in a statement.

The supply chain

In addition to the agricultural sector, the automotive sector and Canada's ports would be among those most affected by a stoppage, said Western University's Fraser Johnson.

Johnson said rail is "an integral part of our supply chain that handles, for example, 50 per cent of all Canadian exports, but it's incredibly important to a number of [domestic] industries." 

Car manufacturers, for instance, "still receive a lot of components from suppliers via rail and certainly ship out cars from their assembly plants via rail as well," he said.

International shipping giant Maersk said it is making contingency plans, but for now continues to ship goods into Canadian ports.

Some companies rely exclusively on rail to ship out their product. Toronto's Chemtrade Logistics Inc., for instance, said it  provides chlorine for 40 per cent of Western Canada's drinking water, as well as much of the western United States. 

Its product cannot move by truck or ship, and safety regulations cap the amount that can be stockpiled.

Bob Masterson, CEO at the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada, told The Canadian Press if a stoppage were to drag on for more than a week the lack of chlorine shipments could affect the water supply in some municipalities. 

Possible consequences

It's unlikely a stoppage could have an immediate effect on the price of goods, said Johnson.

CN went through an eight-day strike by more than 3,000 workers represented by Teamsters Canada in November 2019.

• How Canada reached the brink of an unprecedented railway stoppage

That strike halted shipments and disrupted industries across the country, but the overall economic impact was still "relatively small,"  according to RBC analysis . RBC found the strike reduced annualized quarterly growth by only 0.1 percentage points.

This time around, a full stoppage of both rail lines for both rail lines would be more consequential, at least on the sectors directly affected, Johnson said.

"The major impact will be the potential for lost sales for businesses and layoffs and lost wages in these areas," he said.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Benjamin Shingler is a senior writer based in Montreal, covering climate policy, health and social issues. He previously worked at The Canadian Press and the New Brunswick Telegraph-Journal.

With files from The Canadian Press

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TD® Aeroplan® Visa Infinite Privilege* Card

On TD’s Website

Welcome Bonus

Up to $2,700 in value† including up to 75,000 Aeroplan points†

Regular APR (Purchases) / Regular APR (Cash Advances)

20.99% / 22.99%

American Express Cobalt® Card

On American Express’s Secure Website

Up to 15,000 Membership Rewards points

$155.88 ($12.99 per month)

Regular APR

MBNA True Line® Mastercard®

On MBNA’s Website

12.99% / 24.99%

Best For Welcome Bonus Points and Perks

60,000 Aeroplan Points

$120 (waived in the first year)

19.99% (variable)

Besides its generous welcome bonus of 60,000 Aeroplan points and other travel vouchers, the CIBC Aeroplan Visa Business Plus Card has the annual fee rebated for the first year and comes with a bevy of insurance coverage types.

• 60,000 Aeroplan Points as a welcome bonus.
• 2 points per dollar on Air Canada purchases.
• Earn extra points with Air Canada partners.
• $50 annual fee for each additional card.
• Does not include travel medical insurance.
• Earn up to 60,000 Aeroplan Points (10,000 on your first purchase, 20,000 when you spend $3,000 in the first four months and 30,000 when you spend $35,000 in the first year).
• $120 annual fee (waived for the first year).
• Complimentary Maple Leaf Lounge access for new cardholders ($100 value).
• Earn 2 points per dollar spent with Air Canada.
• Earn 1.5 points per dollar spent on travel, transportation, dining and services like shipping, internet, cable and phone.
• Earn 1 point per dollar on all other purchases.
• Collect bonus points when shopping with Aeroplan partners and the Aeroplan eStore.
• Free first checked bag for primary cardholders, secondary cardholders and up to 8 travel companions on Air Canada flights.
• Preferred pricing on Air Canada flights booked using Aeroplan Points.
• Receive 1 Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge pass for every $10,000 in eligible purchases (up to 4 passes per year).
• Collect 1,000 status qualifying miles and 1 status qualifying segment for Aeroplan Elite Status on every $5,000 spent on eligible purchases.
• Includes built-in travel insurance for trip cancellations and interruptions, flight and baggage delays, lost or damaged luggage, car rental collision loss/damage and common carrier accident insurance.
• 90-day purchase protection and an extended manufacturer’s warranty on eligible purchases.

Best For Spend Management Tools

Td® aeroplan® visa* business card.

Up to 50,000 Aeroplan points

14.99% / 22.99%

The TD Aeroplan Visa Business Card has a host of insurance coverage, including up to $2 million in out-of-province medical coverage. Cardholders can also save on car rental costs with Budget and Avis and have access to the TD Card Management Tool, which allows them to better track their business expenses and apply spending limits.

• High earn rate, especially on essential categories for business.
• Travel perks like travel insurance and priority check-in and boarding.
• $149 annual fee
• Limited travel benefits compared to other premium cards.
• Limited acceptance outside of Aeroplan and Air Canada partners.
• Earn up to $1,150 in value† including up to 50,000 Aeroplan points, no annual fee for the first year, and additional travel benefits†. Must apply by September 5, 2023.
• Earn a welcome bonus of 10,000 Aeroplan points when you make your first purchase with your new card†.
• Earn an additional 20,000 Aeroplan points after spending $5,000 in the first 3 months of account opening†.
• Plus, earn up to 10,000 Aeroplan points by setting up new recurring bill payments (maximum two)†.
• Get an annual fee rebate for the first year for the primary cardholder and 2 additional cardholders†.
• Enroll for NEXUS and once every 48 months get an application fee rebate†.
• Share free first checked bags and get access to Maple Leaf Lounges†.
• Earn 2 points for every dollar spent on eligible purchases made directly with Air Canada® including Air Canada Vacations®.
• Earn 1.5 points for every dollar you spend on eligible purchases for travel, dining and select business categories such as shipping, internet, cable and phone services made on your Card.
• Earn 1 point for every dollar you spend on all other eligible purchases on your Card.
• Earn 50% more points at Starbucks when you link your TD card with your Starbucks® Rewards account.
• This offer is not available to residents of Quebec.
• † Terms and conditions apply.

Best For High Earning Potential

Cibc aventura® visa* card for business.

Up to 70,000 Aventura points

19.99% (fixed) or 12.99%-18.99% (variable) / 21.99% (fixed) or 14.50%-21.50% (variable)

In addition to earning cardholders nearly $500 per year, the CIBC Aventura Visa Card for Business has wider rewards categories than other offerings—you can earn 1.5 Aeroplan points per dollar on parking or toll payments, for instance.

• 1.5 points per dollar on travel, gas and transportation.
• 8 types of insurance included.
• Aventura Points cover full airfare, fees and taxes.
• $35,000 minimum income requirement.
• Additional fees for lower interest rates.
• Collect up to 70,000 Aventura Points in the first year (20,000 points on the first purchase, 10,000 points on the first purchase within 4 months, and 40,000 points after spending $35,000 or more during the first year).
• Plus, get a one-time annual fee rebate (of at least $120) for the Primary Cardholder and Authorized Users (three at $50 each): up to $270 value.
• Earn 2 points for every dollar spent on travel with the CIBC Rewards Centre.
• Earn 1.5 points per dollar on travel, gas and transportation services (capped at $80,000 in annual spending).
• Earn 1 point per dollar for all other purchases.
• Pool points between business and personal accounts.
• Use Aventura Points to cover the full cost of airfare, taxes and fees.
• Travel benefits cover common carrier insurance, car rental collision loss/damage, trip cancellation, trip interruption, flight delays and baggage insurance.
• One year extended warranty and 90 days of purchase protection for loss, damage and theft.

Best For Low Purchase Interest Rates

$180 (waived in the first year)

12.99%-18.99% (variable)

The CIBC Aeroplan Visa Business Card allows cardholders to earn solid rewards from common business expenses, netting up to $430 per year.

• 60,000 Aeroplan Points for new cardholders.
• 12.99% low interest option.
• Collect bonus points with Aeroplan partners.
• $180 annual fee.
• Get 10,000 Aeroplan Points on your first purchase, 20,000 points for spending $3,000 in the first four months and 30,000 bonus points after spending $35,000 during the first year.
• One-time annual fee rebate for the primary cardholder and up to three authorized users.
• Earn 1.5 points per dollar spent on shipping, cable, internet, phone services, travel and dining.
• Collect points twice with Aeroplan partners and online retailers through the Aeroplan eStore.
• Free first checked bag for primary cardholders, authorized users and up to 8 travel companions for all Air Canada flights.
• Earn up to 4 Maple Leaf Lounge guest passes per year (1 pass for every $10,000 in eligible spending).
• Receive 1,000 status qualifying miles and 1 status qualifying segment for every $5,000 in eligible purchases.
• Insurance protection for trip cancellation and interruption, flight and baggage delay, common carrier accidents, purchase security, extended warranty and rental car collision loss/damage.

Best For Car Rental Savings

60,000 Aventura Points

With the ability to pool points between your personal and business accounts, the CIBC Aventura Visa Card for Business Plus gets you earning points faster. The card also has strong earning potential for fuel, EV charging and transportation purchases.

• Transfer Aventura Points between accounts.
• Add up to 15 secondary cardholders.
• Apply points as credit card payments.
• $80,000 spending cap on fuel, travel and transportation rewards.
• No travel medical insurance.
• Collect 25,000 Aventura Points on your first purchase and 35,000 points when you spend $35,000 in the first year.
• One-time annual fee rebate of $120 for primary cardholders and $50 for additional cardholders.
• Earn 2 points per dollar on travel purchases through the CIBC Rewards Centre.
• Earn 1.5 points for every dollar spent on fuel, travel and transportation services up to $80,000 in annual purchases.
• Use Aventura Points to help pay down your credit card balance.
• Transfer Aventura Points between business and personal accounts.
• Access personalized travel booking and trip planning with no booking fees.
• Travel benefits include trip cancellation, trip interruption, flight and baggage delays, lost or damaged luggage, car rental collision loss/damage and $500,000 in common carrier accident insurance.
• 90 days of purchase security and up to 12 months of extended warranty protection.

Best For Cash-Back Rewards

2.99% on balance transfers for six months

$79 (waived in the first year)

Rather than earning points, the Scotia Momentum for Business Visa Card earns 3% cash back on gas, dining and office supply purchases, making it ideal for business owners who often travel by vehicle.

• 2.99% introductory interest rate.
• Lower than average $79 annual fee which is waived the first year.
• 25 interest-free days.
• 3% cash back capped at $50,000.
• Limited travel insurance.
• 2.99% interest rate on balance transfers for the first six months (19.99% after that).
• 25-day interest-free grace period on new purchases.
• Earn 3% cash back on fuel, dining, office supplies and recurring bills (up to $50,000 annually).
• Earn 1% cash back on everyday purchases.
• $1 million in emergency medical coverage for trips over eight days.
• $65,000 rental car collision loss/damage insurance.
• Includes 90-day purchase security and a one year extended warranty.
• $150,000 unsecured credit limit.

Best For Long Interest-free Periods

Up to 120,000 Membership Rewards® points

30% 'Due In Full' balance, 21.99%-28.99% (flexible payment option)

With a substantial welcome bonus of 120,000 Membership Points and the ability to earn over $800 in statement credits through strategic purchases, the Business Platinum Card from American Express is an impressive option for business owners.

• Up to 120,000 Membership Rewards Points as a welcome bonus
• Comprehensive travel insurance
• Transfer points to frequent flyer and hotel programs
• Charge card and flexible payment options available†
• $799 annual fee
• Interest rate is 30% on the Due In Full balance
• Variable interest rate can go up to 28.99% on the flexible payment option
• Redefine what you’ll experience and discover with Platinum
• Earn up to 120,000 bonus Membership Rewards® points
• Earn 80,000 Membership Rewards® points after you charge $15,000 in net purchases to your Card in your first 3 months of Cardmembership.
• Plus, earn 40,000 points when you make a purchase between 14 and 17 months of Cardmembership.
• That’s up to $1,200 in statement credit that can be reinvested in your business
• Earn points that you can redeem in a variety of ways.
• Earn 1.25 Membership Rewards points for virtually every $1 in purchases and get the most out of your business expenses
• Enjoy an exceptional line-up of rewards redemption options for you and your business, including travel, dining, entertainment, gift cards, merchandise, and more with Membership Rewards program.
• Transfer points to frequent flyer and hotel programs, including one-to-one to Aeroplan®* and Avios.
• Bolster your business with up to $820 in annual business and travel statement credits Enroll your eligible Card and earn up to $500 in business statement credits on qualifying purchases with Dell and Indeed.
• Enroll and earn up to $120 in eligible Wireless Credits each year.
• Access a $200 Annual Travel Credit each year of your Cardmembership
• Unlock spending power and payment flexibility with a full suite of business management tools that give you more control over your business – anytime and anywhere
• Enjoy financial flexibility with no pre-set spending limit on purchases. With this Card, your purchasing power adjusts dynamically with your Card usage, and can grow over time, as long as you make your payments on time and maintain a good credit history.
• Maximize your cash flow with up to 55 interest free days so you can keep more cash on hand when you need it most.
• Pay for business expenses over time with Flexible Payment Option.
• This charge card has both Due in Full and Flexible Payment Option balances. All Due in Full balances must be paid each month. Interest rate of 30% applies to each delinquent Due in Full Charge. This rate is effective from the day the account is opened. The Preferred rate of 21.99% applies to your Flexible Payment Option balance. If you have 2 separate Missed Payments in a 12 month period, the Flexible Payment Option rate for your account will be 25.99%. If you have 3 or more separate Missed Payments in a 12 month period, the Flexible Payment Option rate will be 28.99%. These rates are effective from the day the Flexible Payment Option is first available on your account.
• Extend payment solutions with Supplementary Cards for your employees.
• Enjoy special benefits for you and your business.
• Take full advantage of the American Express Global Lounge Collection which unlocks access to over 1300 airport lounges worldwide. This includes The Centurion® Lounge network, Plaza Premium Lounges, and hundreds of other domestic and international lounges designed to enhance your travel experience.
• Enjoy premium benefits at the Toronto Pearson Airport, including access to the Pearson Priority Security Lane and discount on parking.
• Get access to discounted base fares for you and your travel companions when you book through the International Airline Program.
• Enjoy complimentary benefits that offer an average total value of $600 USD* at over 1,500 extraordinary properties worldwide when you book Fine Hotels + Resorts .
• Upgrade your stay with premium status at leading hotel brands like Hilton Honors and Marriott Bonvoy
• Enjoy access to specialty services and events, preferential treatment, and a dedicated Concierge team. Access a $100 CAD credit for NEXUS every 4 years with your Card membership
• Access comprehensive insurance coverage for your travel needs.
• Access Out of Province/Country Emergency Medical Insurance (for under age 65), even if you don’t charge your tickets and travel arrangements to your Business Platinum Card.
• Access Trip Cancellation Insurance, Trip Interruption Insurance, Travel Emergency Assistance, and up to $500,000 Travel Accident Insurance when you fully charge your tickets and travel arrangements to your Business Platinum Card.
• Plus, access Lost or Stolen Baggage Insurance, Flight Delay Insurance, and Baggage Delay Insurance when you fully charge your airline tickets to your Business Platinum Card.
• Save money when travelling with complimentary Car Rental Theft and Damage Insurance Access coverage that can protect your business purchases when you charge the full price of eligible items to your Business Platinum Card
• Protect your eligible purchases against accidental physical damage and theft for up to 90 days with Purchase Protection® Plan
• Double the manufacturer’s original warranty up to one additional year with Buyer’s Assurance® Protection Plan
• Equip your business with Mobile Device Insurance
• American Express is not responsible for maintaining or monitoring the accuracy of information on this website. For full details and current product information, click the Apply Now link. If you apply and get approved for an American Express Card, we may receive compensation from American Express, which can be in the form of monetary payment.

Best For Earning Rewards Through Hotel Stays

Up to 90,000 Aeroplan Points

Complete with extra benefits and insurance coverage, like out-of-country medical coverage, employee card misuse protection and car rental theft and damage coverage, the American Express Aeroplan Business Reserve Card offers entrepreneurs more bang for their buck.

• Earn up to 90,000 Aeroplan Points in the first 13 months
• Priority airport services
• $599 annual fee
• Low earn rates on everyday purchases
• Earn 65,000 Aeroplan points after spending $10,500 in purchases on your Card within the first 3 months.
• Plus, earn an additional 25,000 Aeroplan points when you spend $3,500 in purchases in month 13.
• Earn Aeroplan points that you can redeem in a variety of ways.
• Earn 3 points for every $1 spent on eligible purchases made directly with Air Canada and Air Canada Vacations®*, 2 points for every $1 spent on eligible hotels and car rentals.
• Earn 1.25 points for every $1 spent on everything else.
• Make the most out of a full suite of business management tools that give you more control over your business – anytime and anywhere.
• Leverage your cash flow with the option of carrying a balance or paying in full each month.
• Control employee expenses plus track and accumulate points on your account with Employee Cards, so you have an opportunity to maximize the points you earn.
• Unlock business travel possibilities to make every work trip one to look forward to.
• Access more than 1,200 Priority Pass™ airport lounges around the globe. That means an oasis of comfort before your flight—regardless of your choice of airline or cabin class.
• Enjoy access to select Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounges™ for you and a guest, and Air Canada Café™; in North America, with a same day ticket on a departing Air Canada or Star Alliance®* flight
• Enjoy Priority Check-In, Priority Boarding, and Priority Baggage Handling when you fly with Air Canada, together with up to eight companions
• Receive one Annual Worldwide Companion Pass when you spend $25,000 in net purchases prior to your Card anniversary date; your Pass entitles you to buy an accompanying Air Canada economy class ticket for a companion at a fixed base fare from $99 to a maximum of $599 CAD (plus taxes, fees, charges, and surcharges)
• Stay focused on getting where you need to go. Receive up to $100 CAD in statement credits every four years when NEXUS application or renewal fees are charged to your Aeroplan Business Reserve Card
• Pay with your American Express Aeroplan Business Reserve Card and present your Aeroplan Membership Card at over 170 Aeroplan partner brands and 120 online retailers via the Aeroplan eStore to earn points twice
• If you’re departing from Toronto Pearson International Airport, enjoy the benefits of being an American Express Aeroplan Business Reserve Cardmember. Get more from your travel experience with access to Pearson Priority Security Lane, Complimentary Valet Service, 15% discount on parking rates, and 15% discount on Car Care Services
• Roll over any unallocated Aeroplan Elite™ Status Qualifying Miles and unused eUpgrade Credits to the following year to enjoy during your travels.
• Enjoy priority access to the standby list and eUpgrades. Get prioritized on the standby waitlist for an Air Canada flight and higher priority when you request an eUpgrade
• Earn 1,000 Status Qualifying Miles and 1 Status Qualifying Segment for every $5,000 in eligible net purchases charged to your Card
• Book flight reward tickets for even fewer points with Air Canada. In addition to flights, you can also redeem for hotel stays, car rentals, vacation packages, merchandise and more
• Unlock two-car-class rental upgrades, expedited service, dedicated phone line, and more with complimentary upgrade to Avis President’s Club
• American Express is not responsible for maintaining or monitoring the accuracy of information on this website. For full details and current product information, click the Apply Now link. If you apply and get approved for an American Express Card, (I/we) may receive compensation from American Express, which can be in the form of monetary payment

Best For Flexible Rewards for Business Purchases

40,000 Scene Points

The Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Business Card earns 1.5 Scene+ points for every dollar used towards business purchases, making it a very flexible asset for Canadian business owners. The card also comes with no foreign transaction fees .

• Welcome bonus of 40,000 Scene+ Points.
• No foreign transaction fees.
• $100,000 liability protection.
• $199 annual fee.
• No first year fee waiver.
• Limited earning potential.
• Collect 30,000 Scene+ Points for spending $5,000 in the first three months and 10,000 bonus points after spending $60,000 in the first year.
• Earn 1.5 points per dollar on eligible business purchases.
• No foreign transaction fees on purchases made online or outside of Canada.
• 6 complimentary lounge visits per year when you fly for business.
• $199 annual fee (no first year fee waiver).
• Applicants must earn $500,000 in annual sales revenue, $60,000 in annual personal income, $100,000 in annual household income, have $250,000 in assets or spend $30,000 in annual credit card expenses.
• Purchase security for 90 days and extended warranty protection for one year.
• Save up to 25% on Avis car rentals at participating locations.
• Includes access to Visa Infinite concierge, luxury hotel collection, dining series and wine country program.
• Travel benefits cover emergency medical care, trip cancellation, trip interruption, flight and baggage delays, lost or stolen luggage, common carrier accidents, rental car collision loss/damage and hotel burglary.
• $100,000 liability protection per card for unauthorized purchases.

Best For Earning Air Miles Rewards

3,000 Air Miles

$149 (waived in the first year)

In addition to saving seven cents per litre for fuel at Shell stations and access to comprehensive travel insurance, the BMO AIR MILES World Elite Business Mastercard also gives business owners five free virtual care visits with Canadian doctors through Maple. Because, let’s face it, it’s hard to take a sick day being self-employed.

• Get up to 22 additional cards.
• Automatic rebates from select merchants.
• Limited benefits for employees.
• Get 3,000 Air Miles for spending $5,000 within the first 90 days.
• 1 Mile for every $12 purchase.
• 4 Miles for every $12 purchase from Air Miles partners.
• 5 free virtual visits on Maple on-demand healthcare.
• Add up to 22 supplementary cards for employees ($50 annual fee per card).
• Airport lounge access for only $32 USD ($43.42 CAD) per person.
• Automatic rebates of 1% to 25% from qualifying merchants with the Mastercard Easy Savings Program.
• Travel protection for car rental collision damage or loss, trip cancellations or interruptions, baggage delays and common carrier accidents.
• Forbes Advisor estimates a rewards value of $94.71 in annual earnings based on average Canadian spending, with the annual fee factored in.

When determining a rating for individual credit cards, the Forbes Advisor Canada editorial team factors in an exhaustive list of data points. With business credit cards for travel, the scoring model used takes into account factors such as, but not limited to, cash-back rates and categories, fees, welcome bonuses, and other rewards and features. We also adjust our scoring based on card components that might have more value for business travellers. Keep in mind, what may be best for some people might not be right for you. Conduct informed research before deciding which cards will best help you achieve your financial goals.

The CIBC Aeroplan Visa Business Plus Card is a premium business card with a healthy welcome bonus and extra perks for new cardholders.

Rewards: Earn 2 points per dollar spent with Air Canada, 1.5 points per dollar spent on travel, transportation, dining and business services and 1 point per dollar on all other purchases.

Welcome Offer: Up to 60,000 points. Receive 10,000 Aeroplan Points after your first eligible purchase, an additional 20,000 Aeroplan Points when you spend $10,000 or more in the first four monthly periods and 30,000 more Aeroplan Points when you spend $40,000 or more in the first year.

Annual Fee:  $120 (rebated in the first year)

Other Benefits and Drawbacks: In addition to its welcome bonus, cardholders get a free checked bag for two travellers and a free visit to a Maple Leaf airport lounge. Though the card has many types of insurance coverage, emergency medical insurance is not included. ———————————————————————————-

TD’s Aeroplan Visa Business Card offers business owners a strong earning rate and a myriad of travel insurance perks, including $2 million in emergency medical coverage.

Rewards: Earn 2 points per dollar spent on eligible purchases made directly with Air Canada®, including Air Canada Vacations®. Earn 1.5 points for every dollar spent on eligible purchases for travel, dining, and select business categories like shipping, internet costs and phone services made on your card. Earn 1 point for every dollar you spend on all other eligible purchases.

Welcome Offer: Up to 60,000 Aeroplan points.  Get 10,000 Aeroplan Points after making your first purchase, another 45,000 Aeroplan Points if you spend at least $2,500 per month during the first year, and another 5,000 points if you spend $5,000 on eligible mobile wallet purchases within the first 90 days of receiving the card.

Annual Fee:  $149

Other Benefits and Drawbacks: In addition to emergency medical coverage, mobile device insurance , and a variety of other travel coverage benefits, cardholders earn 50% more Starbucks rewards and have access to TD’s card management tool. That said, the annual fee is slightly higher than comparable products. ———————————————————————————-

The CIBC Aventura Visa Card for Business is a great fit for business owners who travel by vehicle more frequently than by plane, as some of its highest earning categories are fuel and EV charging purchases.

Rewards: Collect 2 points per dollar spent on travel purchases through the CIBC Rewards Centre, 1.5 points for every dollar spent on fuel, travel (including cruise ship purchases) and transportation services—like parking fees—and 1 point per dollar on all other purchases.

Welcome Offer: Up to 70,000 Aventura Points. Earn 30,000 Aventura Points on your first purchase within four months of ownership and 40,000 more Aventura Points if you spend $35,000 or more in the first year.

Other Benefits and Drawbacks: This card’s high earnings rates on fuel, transportation (such as taxis), parking fees and hotels make it perfect for business owners who commute by car more than by plane. In addition, the card also comes with a host of useful travel insurance benefits and perks. ———————————————————————————-

With its high earning potential on shipping costs, internet bills, dining purchases and transportation, CIBC’s Aeroplan Visa Business Card is perfect for everyday business owners who aren’t necessarily avid travellers.

Rewards: Earn 2 points per dollar spent with Air Canada, 1.5 points per dollar spent on shipping, cable, internet, phone services, travel and dining and 1 point per dollar on all other purchases.

Welcome Offer: Up to 60,000 Aeroplan points. Get 10,000 Aeroplan Points on your first purchase, 20,000 points for spending $10,000 in the first four months and 30,000 bonus points after spending $40,000 during the first year.

Annual Fee:  $180 (waived in the first year)

Other Benefits and Drawbacks: This card can earn large amounts of points for standard business purchases like internet and phone services, and with one of the lowest interest rates on the market, it’s a solid pick for everyday entrepreneurs. But, the $35,000 annual income requirements may dissuade brand-new business owners. ———————————————————————————-

The CIBC Aventura Visa Card for Business Plus allows cardholders to pool their personal Aventura Points and business rewards, helping them rack up rewards faster.

Rewards: Through the CIBC Rewards Centre, collect 2 points for every dollar spent on travel purchases, 1.5 points for every dollar spent on fuel, travel and transportation services, and 1 point per dollar spent on all other purchases.

Welcome Offer: Up to 70,000 Aventura points. Get 30,000 Aventura Points when you make your first purchase within four months and an extra 40,000 Aventura Points when you spend $35,000 or more in the first year.

Other Benefits and Drawbacks: Cardholders can earn rewards quickly with high earning rates on common travel expenses like airline, gas and other transportation purchases and the ability to pool points with personal accounts. ———————————————————————————-

The Scotia Momentum for Business Visa Card earns respectable cash back at a rate of 3% on standard business purchases like office expenses, and it comes with a suite of travel insurance benefits.

Rewards: Collect 3% cash back on fuel, dining, office supplies and recurring bills and 1% on all other everyday purchases.

Welcome Offer: 2.99% interest rate on balance transfers for the first six months (22.99% after that).

Annual Fee:  $79

Other Benefits and Drawbacks: Scotia’s travel business card offers a winning combination of good earning potential, a low annual fee and low interest rates on balance transfers for the first six months. However, compared to other cards in this niche, its welcome bonus falls a bit flat. ———————————————————————————-

The Business Platinum Card® from American Express offers travel insurance, business perks and employee card misuse protection.

Rewards: Earn 1.25 Membership Points per dollar spent on all purchases.

Welcome Offer: Up to 120,000 Membership points. Earn 80,000 Membership Rewards® points after spending $15,000 in the first three months. Plus, earn 40,000 points after making an additional purchase between 14 and 17 months of card membership.

Annual Fee:  $799

Other Benefits and Drawbacks: Amex’s top-of-the-line business card stands out. It has no preset spending limit, up to 55 days of no interest and the ability to earn hundreds of dollars in statement credits per year with standard business purchases. Though the annual fee is very steep at first glance, the card’s earning potential, travel coverage, business coverage, and other perks outweigh the cost—if you have the budget. ———————————————————————————-

Though it comes with a high annual fee, the American Express® Aeroplan®* Business Reserve Card still nets business owners positive earnings each year—if they travel heavily and make use of its various travel perks.

Rewards: Earn 3 points per dollar on Air Canada purchases, 2 points per dollar on hotels and car rentals and 1.25 points per dollar on all other purchases.

Welcome Offer: Up to 90,000 points. Receive 65,000 Aeroplan points after spending $10,500 in purchases within the first 3 months, plus earn an additional 25,000 Aeroplan points after spending $3,500 in purchases in month 13.

Annual Fee:  $599

Other Benefits and Drawbacks: In addition to generating 3 Aeroplan Points per dollar on Air Canada purchases, this card also comes with a complete package of travel insurance, including emergency medical coverage, baggage, car rental theft and damage coverage, trip cancellation and trip interruption insurance. Keep in mind, however, that American Express is not as widely accepted as other credit card networks. ———————————————————————————-

With no foreign transaction fees, the Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Business Card helps business owners earn even more when they travel out of the country.

Rewards: Earn 1.5 Scene+ points per dollar on eligible business purchases.

Welcome Offer: Up to 40,000 Scene+ points. Collect 30,000 Scene+ Points on $5,000 in eligible purchases made in the first three months and 10,000 bonus points after spending $60,000 during the first year.

Annual Fee: $199

Other Benefits and Drawbacks: Scotia’s no-foreign-fees card comes with six complimentary airport lounge visits per year, access to Visa’s Infinite Concierge program and a flexible rewards system whereby Scene+ points can be redeemed for various items and credits. ———————————————————————————-

Business owners can earn Air Miles at a decent rate and access fuel discounts and free lounge visits with the BMO Air Miles World Elite Business Mastercard.

Rewards: Earn one Air Mile per dollar you spend and earn four times the Air Miles on purchases made at Air Miles partners.

Welcome Offer: Earn 3,000 Air Miles when you spend $5,000 in eligible purchases in the first three months of owning the card.

Annual Fee: $149 (waived in the first year)

Other Benefits and Drawbacks: Cardholders get a unique perk by owning this card: five free tele-visits with a Canadian doctor through Maple. They can also set up 22 additional cards for employees and earn automatic rebates by making purchases at qualifying merchants.

We’ve given you the best business credit cards for travel, but that doesn’t mean you necessarily know how they work—or how to choose the best one among these options. We break down the basics of business credit cards and how to choose one that fits your needs.

What Is a Business Credit Card?

Unlike personal credit cards, business credit cards are like a revolving line of credit for your business and are not for personal expenses. They can separate your personal and business expenses, which helps bookkeeping go smoothly. Employees can also use business credit cards —similar to having an additional authorized user with a personal card—but can have safeguards in place to prevent unnecessary or malicious spending.

How Do Business Credit Cards Work?

Business credit cards work similarly to personal credit cards, though notable differences exist. For one, business credit cards contribute to your business credit report, which lenders use to evaluate your trustworthiness for other financial products. But, your personal credit score is typically also used by lenders, too.

Business credit cards also allow cardholders to add employees as authorized users, unlike personal credit cards that only allow a few additional cards. This allows for greater earning potential, so long as each employee using the card spends on purchases that earn rewards, such as fuel.

Many business credit cards also offer much higher spending caps—or no spending caps at all—given that businesses almost always have higher annual spending than individuals or families. The reward categories are also quite different, with common business expenses usually earning the most rewards, rather than common personal expenses like restaurant, transportation or flight purchases. That said, business travel credit cards usually overlap quite a bit in rewards categories compared to personal travel credit cards .

Benefits and Drawbacks of Business Travel Credit Cards

Though the perks of business credit cards might seem appealing, it’s important to consider the potential cons as well. Here’s a quick review of both the pluses and minuses of these types of cards.

• Access to more capital. Business cards in general give you greater access to capital than standard personal credit cards, with some having six-figure spending limits—or no pre-set spending limits at all.
• Extensive benefits. Compared to standard business credit cards, travel cards typically come with more perks such as insurance coverage, access to lounges, travel companion vouchers and more. You can use these benefits to impress potential clients or save a few bucks flying an employee across the country.
• Non-taxable rewards. As an employer and not an employee, your credit card rewards from travel cards—including cash back—are not taxable, saving you much more. But, be careful with employees redeeming points for themselves—that may be considered a taxable event.
• High annual fees. Because travel business cards come with more perks, they also come with higher annual fees—some cards cost nearly $800 per year to keep. That can put a dent in your earnings.
• Incentivize spending, not saving. Though they have impressive rewards, travel cards can incentivize users to spend to earn more rewards, netting them an overall loss due to unnecessary spending. This con can be especially apparent when cards have rewards programs that offer perks for purchasing items with specific vendors. If your business wouldn’t have purchased items from that vendor in the first place, you might be using your card unnecessarily.
• Employee misuse. Though rare, because employees can use business travel cards, there is the potential for malicious spending.

How To Choose a Business Credit Card for Travel

• Decide which rewards you want. There are many options to choose from between cash back, Air Miles, Aventura Points, Aeroplan Points and Membership Points. First, decide which reward type best suits your travel needs and then get further details. For example, if you fly almost exclusively with Air Canada, you’ll probably want to use an Aeroplan-based card .
• Orient your spending with a card’s rewards categories. Before settling on a specific card, review your financials. Review how much you spend per month in common business categories like transportation, gas, office supplies and internet charges. Then, choose a card whose highest earning categories match your highest spending areas.
• Compare the fine print. Depending on your business model, you might want extra perks such as lounge access to host clients or a travel companion voucher to surprise a staff member. Only some cards offer these features, so read all the fine print you can.
• Check fees. Even if a rewards card has great earning potential, its rewards can be stunted by a high annual fee or foreign transaction fees . Ensure you know all the costs of a business travel card before applying.

Business Credit Cards: Travel or Cash Back?

Deciding between a cash-back card or a travel rewards card really comes down to how your business uses each reward type. For example: Will you get the most benefit from travel insurance coverage and lounge access or more cash to purchase additional assets?

Related: Best Business Cash-Back Credit Cards in Canada

How To Get the Most Out of Your Business Credit Card

Squeezing the most value out of your business credit card truly comes down to one salient point: Can your everyday spending match the credit card’s highest-earning rewards categories? If you get a business credit card to gain exclusive rewards by spending outside of your usual categories, you’ll be spending money you likely didn’t need to in the first place. This will mitigate—or even negate—any value you would have gotten from the card. Take time to understand your spending habits before applying for a business credit card, then reap the rewards afterward.

What is the best business credit card for Air Miles?

According to our research, the BMO Air Miles World Elite Mastercard is the best business credit card for earning Air Miles.

What is better, a business credit card for cash back or travel?

Using a travel card over a cash-back card depends on how you run your business. If you travel often to meet clients or fly employees around the country, a travel card is likely your best fit—you’ll get the most value from travel insurance and rewards. But if you don’t travel as often and most of your business expenses are related to everyday purchases (e.g. gas, office supplies or internet), a cash-back card will likely give you more value in the long term.

Which no-annual-fee credit card is good for business travel?

Out of all the best business credit cards Forbes Advisor ranked, none of them had no annual fees—but many had annual fee rebates and waivers for the first year. However, if you’re stuck using a no-annual-fee business credit card , the BMO AIR MILES No-Fee Business Mastercard is an option.

Brett Surbey is a corporate paralegal and writer based out of Alberta. His work has appeared in Publishers Weekly, Thrive Insider, and various academic journals. He lives with his wife and two children.

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Post date: Aug 22 2024

Date: Aug 22 2024

By: Travelweek

TORONTO — Travel Leaders Network continues to increase its product offerings and enhance its vast portfolio for member agencies by welcoming 19 new travel suppliers this past year.

This expansion of diverse travel supplier partners – including cruise, air, car, rail, global destinations and specialized tour operators – aims to address the growing needs of Travel Leaders Network’s member agencies.

The organization has significantly expanded its airline portfolio, which now includes 23 airline partners.

New Canadian suppliers that will appeal to agencies of all sizes and types include Air Transat, Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts, Boatsetter, Blue Bay Hotels, Cathay Pacific, Croatian National Tourist Board, Core Travel Technologies, Costa Rica Tourist Board, Couples Resorts, Crystal Cruise Lines, Karisma Hotels & Resorts, Korea Tourism, Nassau/Paradise Island, PromPeru Canada, Santo Domingo Tourism, Switzerland Tourism, Tenerife, Turismo Madrid and WestJet Airlines.

“It’s a testament to our targeted marketing programs and our members’ selling ability that quality suppliers continue to seek partnerships with Travel Leaders Network,” said Christine James, Travel Leaders Network’s VP, Canada. “While our membership as a whole is already quite strong, these new suppliers are crucial additions to our network and will help bolster our organization.”

James added that The Travel Leaders Network team is committed to helping its member agencies benefit in terms of sales growth, enhanced commissions, support solutions, added revenue and exclusive benefits from the largest group of travel suppliers in the industry.

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Canadian rail workers begin returning to work as stoppage partially ends

Employees at one of Canada's two largest railways will return to work on Friday, partially ending an unprecedented work stoppage after intervention by the federal government.

Canada moved on Thursday to end the brief stoppage, which saw Canadian National Railway (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) lock out some 9,300 workers after failing to clinch a deal with the Teamsters union.

The Canadian labour minister asked the federal industrial relations board to impose binding arbitration on the parties

CN said operations would resume on Friday. CPKC said it was preparing to restart operations but that timing was pending.

In addition to the back to work order, Labour Minister Mackinnon asked the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) - an independent third party - to begin the process of binding arbitration between the Teamsters and both rail companies.

Mr Mackinnon told reporters on Thursday he expected railway operations to resume "within days".

Early on Friday morning, the Teamsters union wrote in a statement posted to X that it had taken down picket lines at CN. But the Teamsters also wrote that the work stoppage at CPKC was ongoing, "pending an order" from the CIRB.

"Despite the Labour Minister's referral, there is no clear indication that the CIRB will actually order an end to the labour dispute at CPKC," the Teamsters wrote.

The work stoppage, which began on Thursday at midnight, has threatened supply chains across North America.

Canada, the world's second-largest country by area, relies heavily on rail transport.

It sends around 75% of all the goods it exports to the US, mostly by rail. A prolonged dispute could have disrupted shipments of a range of goods, from grains and beans to potash, coal and timber.

The lockout has also snarled commutes for people in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver, where lines rely on CPKC-owned tracks.

"Workers, farmers, commuters and businesses rely on Canada’s railways everyday, and will continue to do so," Mr MacKinnon said in a Thursday statement.

"It is the government’s duty and responsibility to ensure industrial peace in this critically vital sector."

The government said that while it supports the collective bargaining process, it needed to exercise its powers under Canada's Labour Code in order to ensure important goods and trade were still being transported.

Under its orders, the CIRB will settle the disputes over the collective agreements. The minister also directed the board to extend the term of the current collective agreements until new agreements have been signed.

Labour agreements for both railways expired at the end of last year.

After months of talks, the increasingly bitter negotiations ground to a halt late on Wednesday evening with both sides accusing the other of refusing to negotiate seriously.

Sticking points in the negotiations included safety concerns and work scheduling.

CN and CPKC had both been calling for binding arbitration.

CN said on Thursday it was "satisfied" that the labour dispute would be mediated.

"The Company is disappointed that a negotiated deal could not be achieved at the bargaining table despite its best efforts," it added.

Keith Creel, chief executive of CPKC, said the government had acted "to protect Canada's national interest".

"We regret that the government had to intervene because we fundamentally believe in and respect collective bargaining; however, given the stakes for all involved, this situation required action," his statement added.

Teamsters Canada Rail Conference president Paul Boucher called the labour minister's decision "shameful".

"By resorting to binding arbitration, the government has allowed CN and CPKC to sidestep a union determined to protect rail safety," he said in a statement.

The union said on Friday it will challenge the constitutionality of a government decision the CIRB.

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