Advocacy & Policy

Ontario: Environment

> RCC Notice: The City of Toronto delivers a one-two punch on plastic bags
> Member Notice: Changes to the Future of Electricity in Ontario
> Provincial Electronic Waste Diversion Program Matrix
Designated Products and Fee Schedule

Updated October 2011
> Member Alert: For Retailers Selling Household Hazardous Materials In Ontario
> Member Notice: Re: Eco-fees in Ontario — RCC Update to Members Only (as of July 22, 2010)
> Member Notice: Ontario Waste Diversion Program: Eco-fees Update
> Member Notice: Phase 2 Of Toronto Plastic Bag By-Law Effective June 1, 2010
Ban on Bags Not Compatible with City of Toronto Blue Bin Program
> Member Action Request: 2010 Blue Box Stewards' Reports: Have You Filed Yet?
Reports Due March 31!
> Member Notice: 2010 Ontario Blue Box and MHSW New Fees — Effective January 1, 2010
Stewardship Ontario adopts RCC recommendations
> Member Notice: Ontario Releases Final Regulation for the Cosmetics Pesticides Ban Act
RCC wins for Retailers a 2-year phase-in period for restricted product sales and removal of caging requirements
> Member Notice: City of Toronto Plastic Bag By-Law: Important Information for Retailers
Point-of-Sale Signage Update and New FAQ Available
> Member Notice: 2009 Blue Box Stewards' Reports: Have you filed yet?
Reports Due March 31!
> Member Notice: Ontario Power Savings Blitz Program
Important Information To Help Small Retailers Save Money And Energy!
> Member Notice: Ontario Blue Box Program Plan Review Update
Minister requests revisions to existing plan
> Member Notice: Ontario Municipal Hazardous And Special Waste Program Changes
New fee rates for some MHSM materials effective January 1, 2010
> Member Notice: Ontario Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Program
New Program Launches April 1, 2009 — Are you ready?
> Member Notice: City of Toronto Plastic Bag By-Law
Toronto Retailers Must Charge For Plastic Bags June 1, 2009
> Member Notice: City of Toronto Plastic Bag By-Law
Toronto retailers must charge for plastic bags effective June 1, 2009
> Member Notice: Ontario Tire Recycling Program Launches September 1, 2009
What Retailers Need to Know!

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Your RCC Ontario Advocate:

Gary Rygus, Director, Government Relations (Ontario)
Gary Rygus, Director, Government Relations (Ontario)
(416) 922-0553, ext. 225
grygus@retailcouncil.org