Health & Safety

Attention pharmacy owners, retail healthcare providers, and community pharmacists: Nova Scotia is doubling down on its successful Community Pharmacy Primary Care Clinics. This fall, pharmacists will ...Learn More

Attention members who report under the Supply Chains Act: Public Safety Canada is seeking comments from RCC on the implementation of the Supply Chains Act (formerly Bill S-211) and its&...Learn More

Attention:  Retailers, pharmacists, and manufacturers of nicotine replacement therapies (NRTs). Health Canada has introduced new regulations, effective immediately, aimed at reducing the appeal a...Learn More

Attention retailers in Manitoba: The Manitoba government is adding more funding to its Manitoba Security Rebate Program that offers retailers $300 to enhance safety and security. While a relative...Learn More

Attention human resource and occupational health and safety professionals: RCC members report several trends amongst WorkSafeBC prevention officer inspections. As RCC has highlighted over the last yea...Learn More

Attention Alberta retailers, businesses and residents: Rural crime in Alberta is a pressing issue for businesses and residents in the province. In response, the Alberta Government has committed $4.3 ...Learn More

Attention retailers who sell bear spray: On July 3, 2024, Edmonton City Council approved changes to regulate the sale of Oleoresin Capsicum Spray Sales (Bear Spray) (item 8.1). The City is now impl...Learn More

Attention all retailers navigating food packaging regulations: Health Canada is revamping its voluntary food packaging evaluation program, aiming for a mandatory chemical safety program by March 2027....Learn More

Attention all Nova Scotia employers: Starting August 1, 2024, Nova Scotia’s updated workplace first aid requirements will take effect. These changes aim to modernize practices by setting new m...Learn More

Attention legal counsels: The Province of British Columbia has filed a class action proceeding in British Columbia Supreme Court to target manufacturers of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substanc...Learn More