Advocacy & Policy

Nova Scotia: Member Notices/Alerts

Issues:

> Consumer Protection
> Member Notice: New Rules For Nova Scotia Lottery Retailers Now In Effect
Consumer protection measures place new accountabilities on retailers
> Environment
> Member Notice: Nova Scotia Environment Releases New Pesticide Regulations
New Rules and List of Exceptions to the Ban take effect April 1, 2011
> Member Notice: Nova Scotia Power Inc. Announces Rebate Program for Commercial/Industrial Customers
RCC Members are Encouraged to Investigate Potential Savings
> Member Notice: Retail Council Provides Submission on Proposed NS Cosmetic Pesticide Ban
RCC urges Nova Scotia to consider retailer buying cycles, harmonization
> Member Notice: Nova Scotia Considering A Ban On Cosmetic Pesticides
RCC members considering buying plans for 2011/12 should take note
> Finance
> Member Notice: RCC Responds To Proposed Nova Scotia HST And Personal Tax Increases
Increases would jeopardize fragile economic recovery
> Human Resources
> Member Notice: Nova Scotia Minimum Wage Moves to $9.65, Effective October 1
> Member Notice: Nova Scotia Minimum Wage Moves to $9.20, Effective April 1
> Industry
> Member Notice: Nova Scotia Power Inc. Announces Rebate Program for Commercial/Industrial Customers
RCC Members are Encouraged to Investigate Potential Savings
> Loss Prevention
> Member Notice: Nova Scotia Department of Justice Strikes Private Security Advisory Group
RCC's Atlantic Director at the Table to Represent Retailer Interests
> Member Notice: RCC Provides Submission on Regulations under the Security & Investigative Services Act
Feedback focuses on recognizing unique nature of loss prevention
> Member Notice: Nova Scotia Security & Investigative Services Act Consultation Under Way
RCC Seeks Member Input into RCC Submission on Regulations
> Member Notice: Nova Scotia Security & Investigative Services Act Receives Royal Assent
Proclamation Deferred for Consultation on Regulations
> Safety Guides for Retail Workers
> Letters/Submissions

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Your RCC Nova Scotia Advocate:

Jim Cormier
Tel: (902) 422-4144
jcormier@retailcouncil.org