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| RCC Notice: NEW BRUNSWICK May 17, 2012: Canada Day / Retail Closures on July 2nd May 17, 2012 - In 2012, Canada Day will fall on a Sunday. In New Brunswick, retailers will be forced to observe the statutory holiday on Monday, July 2nd. |
| RCC Notice: NOVA SCOTIA May 17, 2012: Canada Day / Retail Closures on July 2nd May 17, 2012 - In 2012, Canada Day will fall on a Sunday. In Nova Scotia, retailers will be forced to observe the statutory holiday on Monday, July 2. |
| BC Retailers welcome administrative changes in PST legislation May 14, 2012 - While the cost of reverting back to the PST will be significant and onerous, BC retailers are pleased with the administrative changes introduced in Bill 54 today, say Retail Council of Canada (RCC) & Shelfspace. |
| Retail Council of Canada Commends investigation of Credit Card fees & rules May 9, 2012 - Retail Council of Canada (RCC) applauds the Competition Bureau as it begins to present its case before the Competition Tribunal to strike down restrictive and anti-competitive rules that Visa and MasterCard impose on merchants who accept their credit cards. |
| Bank of Canada: Preparing for Canada’s new polymer bank notes May 8, 2012 - How this affects you: Check that your equipment is compatible with polymer notes. If your business uses equipment like cash counters, ABMs, self-serve checkouts or vending machines, they may need to be upgraded for polymer notes, or in some cases, replaced. (Version française) |
| RCC Notice: Changes in Occupational Health and Safety Plan legislation in Québec April 27, 2012 - The bill’s main political objective is to extend the occupational health and safety plan to cover domestic workers (a position held by the Conseil du statut de la femme) and to realign the CSST’s governance with contemporary practices. (Version française) |
| RCC Notice: Changes on regulations of the language of commerce and business regarding major appliances April 27, 2012 - On April 4th, the Quebec government published in the Official Gazette a draft Regulation amending the Regulation on the language of commerce and business. Commentaries on the project can be sent until May 19, 2012 (45 days). (Version française) |
| Retail Council of Canada urges Senate Committee to level the playing field between Canada and the U.S. April 24, 2012 - Canadian retailers face four significant factors which contribute to differences in retail pricing between Canada and the U.S., Diane J. Brisebois, President and CEO, Retail Council of Canada (RCC) told the Standing Senate Committee on National Finance. (Version française) |
| Member Notice: 2012 Manitoba Budget - Highlights and RCC Analysis April 19, 2012 - On the heels of a record $1 billion deficit in 2011, Manitoba Finance Minister Stan Struthers introduced the Selinger Government's fourth consecutive deficit budget. The government is forecasting a $460 million deficit for 2012-13, and will be increasing spending by 3.1 per cent compared to the 2011 budget. Yet the Finance Minister is adamant that the government will return to balanced budgets by 2014. (Version française) |
| As the next Premier of Alberta, I would… April 19, 2012 - Retailers weigh in on the election, calling for incoming Government to address labour supply challenges, reduce red tape, keep taxes low and invest in education, training, and healthcare |
| RCC Member Notice: Prince Edward Island Budget – Transition to Harmonized Sales Tax April 18, 2012 - The PEI government tabled its budget on April 18, 2012. The main issue of public interest stemming from the budget was the PEI government’s plan to transition the province to a Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) by April 1, 2013. (Version française) |
| RCC Applauds Sunday Shopping Review April 17, 2012 - Retail Council of Canada (RCC) applauds the Manitoba government’s decision to review the province’s Sunday shopping legislation in order to expand retail hours of operations on Sundays. RCC has been asking for changes to Manitoba’s Retail Businesses Holiday Closing Act that would allow retailers to determine their own hours of business on Sundays to better serve their customers. |
| RCC Notice: Manitoba Announces Review of Sunday Shopping Restrictions April 17, 2012 - Today the Manitoba government announced it will be reviewing the current restrictions around Sunday shopping in the province. This is a major victory for retailers in Manitoba and a significant change in the government’s previous position. (Version française) |
| IDC Canada Retail Insights & Retail Council of Canada find retailers betting on mobile applications to drive customer loyalty April 12, 2012 - International Data Corp Canada (IDC Canada) and Retail Council of Canada (RCC) today announced the initial results from one of the most in-depth enterprise mobility studies conducted in the Canadian retail sector. |
| RCC Notice: Elimination of the Penny April 12, 2012 - On March 29th, in the Economic Action Plan 2012, the Government announced it will eliminate the penny from Canada’s coinage system. Since that announcement, RCC has heard concerns from members as to how this initiative will be implemented and the need for more detailed information. (Version française) |
| Retailer Alert: Niagara Region Retail Community to Gather in Niagara Falls to discuss the negative impact of duty exemptions April 12, 2012 - Retailers are extremely concerned about the recent federal announcement that will see duty free exemptions rise significantly. Retailers in all parts of Canada who operate in border communities are anxious about the impact the change will have on their businesses and the communities they operate in. |
| Retail Council of Canada honours Bill McEwan with Lifetime Achievement Award April 10, 2012 - Retail Council of Canada (RCC) announced today that Bill McEwan, President & Chief Executive Officer of Sobeys Inc., will be honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award. "On behalf of Canada's retail industry, RCC is proud to honour Bill McEwan with a Lifetime Achievement Award," says Diane J. Brisebois, President and CEO, RCC. |
| RCC Notice: Nova Scotia Budget April 3, 2012 April 9, 2012 - Retail Council of Canada (RCC) is generally supportive of the Nova Scotia budget, released yesterday. RCC will monitor the actions of the Nova Scotia government as it provides greater detail to the broad statements made in yesterday’s budget. (Version française) |
| IDC Canada & Retail Council of Canada survey finds Canadian retailers under pressure to respond to increasingly savvy Canadian consumers April 9, 2012 - Retail capital spending is on the upswing with IT consuming a significant portion of overall investment. International Data Corp Canada (IDC Canada) and Retail Council of Canada (RCC) today announced the results of their first survey of the perspectives of Canadian retail executives’ on Information Technology (IT). |
| Bank of Canada: Here Comes the New Polymer $50 Note April 9, 2012 - These innovative notes will continue to provide Canadians with access to world-class bills that are more secure and also last at least 2.5 times longer than paper notes. |
| RCC Notice: New Brunswick Budget Lock-up March 27, 2012 April 4, 2012 - Retail Council of Canada (RCC) is generally supportive of the New Brunswick budget, which was released on March 27. RCC will monitor the actions of the New Brunswick government as it provides greater detail to the broad statements made in the budget. |
| RCC names finalists for Best New Grocery Products April 4, 2012 - For Canadian consumers, innovation is in store – the grocery store. Those shelves are filled with examples of ingenuity, led by the finalists for the 19th annual Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards. (Version française) |
| Retail's Election Agenda in Alberta April 3, 2012 - A vibrant retail sector drives economic growth, benefitting everyone. It is in government’s best interest to put job creation fundamentals in place to solidify consumer confidence about Alberta’s long-term health. This is the path to continued economic prosperity. (Version française) |
| Global Payments Provides Updated Information Regarding Unauthorized System Access April 1, 2012 - Global Payments Inc., a leader in payment processing services, announced on Friday, March 30, 2012 that it identified and self-reported unauthorized access into its processing system. The company believes that the affected portion of its processing system is confined to North America and less than 1,500,000 card numbers may have been exported. |
| RCC Notice: Nova Scotia Increases Minimum Wage on April 1, 2012 April 1, 2012 - On April 1, 2012, the Nova Scotia government once again increased minimum wage. (Also available en Français.) |
| RCC Member Alert: Key Budget Highlights - What They Mean to the Retail Industry in Canada March 30, 2012 - The government is proposing to increase the value of goods that may be imported duty and tax free by Canadian residents returning from abroad after a 24 hour and 48 hour absence to $200 and $800 – harmonizing them with U.S. levels. The change will be effective June 1st 2012. ... |
| RCC Notice: Ontario Budget focuses on addressing fiscal challenges March 27, 2012 - Ontario today issued its 2012 Provincial Budget, which focuses on addressing the fiscal challenges facing the Province by freezing wages and limiting expenditure growth. Finance Minister Duncan introduced a budget that set the foundation to eliminate the deficit by 2017/18. While no taxes are increased, planned tax rate reductions have been put off until the Province balances its budget. (Also available en Français.) |
| Retail Council of Canada welcomes report of Payments System Review task force March 26, 2012 - "The report contains a wide range of recommendations which could, if implemented, lead to a fundamental reshaping of Canada's payment system," said Brisebois. "RCC will continue to work with the finance minister to ensure that our members' voices and business needs are of primary consideration." (Also available en Français.) |
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RCC Notice: 2012 Saskatchewan Budget: Highlights and RCC Analysis March 22, 2012 - Saskatchewan's 2012 Provincial Budget focused on maintaining fiscal discipline while still investing significantly in the Wall Government's key priority areas: healthcare, education, transportation, infrastructure, and economic growth. Finance Minister Ken Krawetz introduced a balanced budget, one of the few balanced provincial budgets expected this year. No taxes were increased in the 2012 budget and the provincial debt is projected to remain flat at $3.8 billion over the next four years. (Also available en Français.) |
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RCC Notice: New Brunswick Food and Safety Handling Certifications March 21, 2012 - Concern from RCC grocery members regarding New Brunswick’s impending implementation of regulations related to food & safety handling certifications for Departments, stores and individuals. (Also available en Français.) |
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Report on Business and the Environment 2012:
Re-envisioning Retail March 15, 2012 - This Report on Business & the Environment: Retail 2012 is the fourth in a series aimed at helping leaders of Canadian organizations in different sectors better understand the risks and opportunities presented by the environmental sustainability challenge. (Also available en Français.) |
| Sustainable initiatives help Canada's retailers save money, say RBC and Retail Council of Canada March 15, 2012 - Canadian retailers who adopt sustainable business practices are differentiating themselves in an increasingly competitive marketplace and also significantly reducing their costs, according to a new report released today by RBC and Retail Council of Canada (RCC). |
| Des initiatives en matière de durabilité aident les détaillants canadiens à réaliser des économies, selon RBC et le Conseil canadien du commerce de détail 15 mars 2012 - En plus de se démarquer dans un marché de plus en plus concurrentiel, les détaillants canadiens qui adoptent des pratiques commerciales axées sur la durabilité favorisent une réduction importante de leurs coûts, selon un nouveau rapport publié aujourd'hui par RBC et le Conseil canadien du commerce de détail (CCCD). |
| Member Notice: Changes to the Future of Electricity in Ontario March 13, 2012 - Retail Council of Canada (RCC) is advocating on behalf of Ontario retailers at the Ontario Energy Board (OEB). The OEB is undertaking consultations that will influence the future of electricity cost and quality in Ontario. |
| Opinion: Harper government should quash proposed memory card levy February 27, 2012 - By Diane J. Brisebois - Imagine buying a digital camera only to discover that you are paying an extra hidden “tax” targeted at devices that play music. A camera doesn’t play music. You are being taxed to take family photos to subsidize the mostly foreign-owned music industry. |
| Retail Council of Canada applauds federal government's healthy eating initiative TORONTO, Feb. 27, 2012 /CNW/ - Today's federal government announcement of funding for a nation-wide multi-year Healthy Eating Awareness and Education Initiative is an excellent step in supporting the health and wellness of all Canadians, says Retail Council of Canada (RCC). |
| Le Conseil canadien du commerce de détail (CCCD) félicite l'initiative de saine alimentation du gouvernement fédéral TORONTO, le 27 févr. 2012 /CNW/ - L'annonce diffusée aujourd'hui par le gouvernement fédéral au sujet du financement d'une initiative nationale pluriannuelle de sensibilisation et d'éducation à une saine alimentation est une excellente démarche afin de promouvoir la santé et le bien-être des Canadiens et Canadiennes, déclare le Conseil canadien du commerce de détail (CCCD). |
