Alberta

Last week, Alberta’s Minister for Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction, Dale Nally, accepted the MLA-led committee’s recommendation to keep the current liquor retail model intact. The review, ...Learn More

Attention retailers who sell electronics: The Government of Alberta has announced new eco fees will be added to an extensive list of household electronics that have been part of a pilot program, a...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 Alberta employers with new immigrant employees: Alberta has resumed its Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), nominating skilled individuals for permanent residence. The program tar...Learn More

Attention retailers operating in Edmonton: As announced last year, the City of Edmonton is moving forward with its scheduled increase in paper and reusable bag fees, despite concerns around affordab...Learn More

Join us for a special webinar hosted by Alberta Occupational Health and Safety’s Prevention Services branch designed to highlight how you can improve safety and earn WCB rebates. During this session...Learn More

Attention retailers who use single-use bags, napkins or condiments: The Calgary City Council has voted to repeal its Single-Use Items Bylaw. Effective immediately, businesses are no longer mandated t...Learn More

Attention retailer legal, privacy, and marketing teams: A standing committee of the Alberta government has launched a review of the Personal Information Protection Act, the data privacy law that is d...Learn More

Retail Council of Canada has requested a meeting with Honourable Mike Ellis, Alberta’s Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services, to discuss the newly established and RCC-led Alberta Reta...Learn More