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As the demand for sustainability reporting grows, businesses increasingly recognize the importance of accurate, traceable, and transparent data within the circular economy. This awareness has created ...Learn More

Last week, the Quebec government completed a detailed consideration of Bill 29 and retained some of RCC’s recommendations in the process. Thanks to RCC advocacy, the retail sector will be represente...Learn More

The minimum wage increase announced by the Ontario government on March 31, 2023 comes into effect on October 1, 2023. The province’s general minimum wage will increase from $15.50/hr to $16.55/hr. R...Learn More

Following extensive consultations, the Nova Scotia government is currently seeking feedback on its Phase 2 proposal for an accessibility standard for the built environment (eg: more detailed and techn...Learn More

The Saskatchewan government has opened consultations on its employment standards provisions in Part II of The Saskatchewan Employment Act, and RCC is currently working with members to develo...Learn More

On Wednesday, September 13, 2023, RCC participated in the consultation of the Quebec Parliamentary Committee on Bill 29, An Act to protect consumers from planned obsolescence and to promote the durabi...Learn More

The Federal Government has announced that January 18, 2024 is the new deadline for businesses to repay Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) loans. The new deadline is just under three weeks la...Learn More

The federal government has extended the comment period for Notice of Intent NOI2023-01, Strengthening the regulation of pest control products in Canada until September 8. Proposed amendments of pote...Learn More

The B.C. Ministry of Environment has asked RCC to provide input on potential changes to the Recycling Regulation which provides the basis for B.C.’s Extended Producer Responsibility regime, intended...Learn More

On Wednesday, July 26, 2023, B.C. announced funding to help small businesses (those with up to 500 employees) apply for up to $2,000 per business for the cost of repairs due to vandalism, and up to $1...Learn More