Advocacy

On June 4, 2025, the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Ship & Dock Foremen announced the ratification of a new four-year collective ag...Learn More

On June 9, RCC was present for the launch of a new initiative: “June 12, I Buy a Quebec Product Day.” This first edition aims to rally consumers around local purchasing by positioning Les Produit...Learn More

In its ongoing efforts to be a leader in removing interprovincial trade barriers and support the movement of goods and services across the country, the Nova Scotia government has introduced new regul...Learn More

The federal government has introduced Bill C-5, the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act, along with the Building Canada Act—a welcome step toward addressing long-standin...Learn More

The Competition Bureau Canada has released updated guidelines on environmental claims under the Competition Act. These guidelines provide additional clarity on how businesses should substantiate env...Learn More

Retail Council of Canada is calling on the federal government to drop the Digital Services Tax—a harmful policy that drives up costs for consumers, adds pressure on Canadian retailers, and risks spa...Learn More

As the spring session concludes, the Manitoba government passed and received royal assent for a number of bills, including a few of interest to some of our members.  Bill 31, the Proper...Learn More

Following weeks of consultation with the Newfoundland and Labrador Premier’s Office and Department of Finance, Retail Council of Canada (RCC) is pleased to report that Newfoundland and Labrador’s...Learn More

The PEI government is adjusting its rebate programs that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and electricity use.  Of note to retailers: On June 2, 2025, rebates to assist with the cost of home ...Learn More

New rules took effect in Quebec on Sunday requiring French to be the dominant language on store signs and imposing stricter guidelines for product packaging. The changes are part of Quebec’s 2022 ov...Learn More