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The Manitoba government has announced that COVID-19 rapid antigen tests and rapid molecular (non-PCR) tests may be performed at pharmacies. Pharmacies will be responsible for acquiring rapid testing s...Learn More

On October 13, the Government of Quebec released a draft regulation (FR / EN) to amend the existing Regulation on the Recovery and Reclamation of Products by Businesses, which is t...Learn More

A recent change impacts services to leased goods (related services). Charges for related services that are not included in the lease price of the goods are generally subject to PST in a change that wa...Learn More

As of October 1, 2021, there are new labelling requirements for retailers who resell food products or dishes that contain meat that originated from a Farmgate or Farmgate Plus establishment (small pro...Learn More

As members are aware, the City of Surrey’s single-use bylaw is set to come into effect as of November 22, 2021. RCC would also like to remind members that along with the City of Vanco...Learn More

As of October 22, 2021 the Ontario Government is enhancing the vaccine certification process with an official QR code and a free, made-in-Ontario verification application. Starting yesterday, October ...Learn More

Firms anticipate stronger demand as pandemic conditions improve, according to results from the Bank of Canada’s Business Outlook Survey in the third quarter of 2021. However, many businesses fac...Learn More

On October 19, 2021, Newfoundland and Labrador’s Finance Minister tabled Bill 29, which will create the first per litre sugar sweetened beverage (SSB) tax in any Canadian province.  This bill is a ...Learn More

Retail By The Numbers is a monthly report issued by Retail Council of Canada. It consolidates Statistics Canada data and provides a summary of key performance measures for retail trade by sales sector...Learn More

Effective crowd management has to be on the minds of retailers for this upcoming holiday shopping season. Here are some useful suggestions that will be particularly helpful in preparing for the busy h...Learn More