Health & Safety

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

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

The B.C. Government has announced that its mask mandate for indoor public spaces is being expanded to include children aged 5 to 11. The order impacts spaces such as retail stores, malls, theatres, ev...Learn More

Last week, Ontario’s Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) announced it would be cutting premium rates in 2022 by $168 million, bringing the total reduction in premiums since 2018 to $2.4 bill...Learn More

The government has provided clarity that under proof of vaccination rules, quick service restaurants (QSRs) do not have to ask for proof of vaccination from delivery drivers. This includes delivery dr...Learn More

Following advocacy by many associations, including RCC, Alberta Health has updated its health orders to allow quick serve restaurants (including those in retail stores) to screen customers for vaccina...Learn More

In response to increasing COVID-19 cases in parts of New Brunswick, the provincial government announced a two-week circuit breaker initiative effective Friday, October 8, 2021 at 6pm. Areas covered un...Learn More

For all business settings that require proof of vaccination for customers, the government is extending that mandate to employees, volunteers and those entering the business for a work purpose. This wo...Learn More

On October 8, 2021, the government introduced its COVID-19 vaccination verification app, known as NLVaxVerify. By October 22, 2021, people in the province 12 years of age and older will need to show p...Learn More

RCC submitted comments (members only) on Health Canada’s regulatory proposal for supplemented foods such as vitamin enhanced water and juices. RCC was supportive of establishing a consistent regulat...Learn More