British Columbia

Premier Eby’s government has introduced Bill 7, the 2025 Economic Stabilization (Tariff Response) Act, granting cabinet new powers to respond to ongoing tariff disputes. If passed, this wi...Learn More

Tariff threats are generating cost uncertainties in B.C.’s retail sector, but for Greg Wilson, consumers should expect prices to remain relatively stable in the short term.  “If there...Learn More

The BC budget, released on March 4, 2025, includes two actions in response to RCC’s advocacy—though funding to combat organized retail crime remains insufficient. The government is committing&n...Learn More

Over 200 retailers joined the Vancouver Police Department’s Retail Crime Forum on March 6, 2025, to tackle rising theft. RCC’s retail security leader, Rui Rodrigues, and top loss prevention expert...Learn More

B.C. introduced Bill 4, the Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act on February 25, 2025. The important changes to the legislation include: prohibiting some terms in consumer contracts; othe...Learn More

Effective June 1, 2025, British Columbia’s minimum wage will rise to $17.85 per hour. This increase reflects the annual adjustment based on the Consumer Price Index change recorded in December 2024....Learn More

An exclusive marketing event tailored specifically for retailers in Western Canada, where interactive discussions and peer-driven insights take centre stage. FREE for RCC Retail Members....Learn More

RCC and members met with the BC Accessibility Directorate on February 5, 2025. The government is awaiting the release of a “What We Heard” report from last year’s consultations, which will shap...Learn More

Bremner Food Limited juices (cranberry, blueberry, pomegranate) are no longer part of B.C.’s Return-It recycling program. This means: Retailers selling Bremner products may face customer complai...Learn More

Commercial buildings 50,000 square feet and over in the Vancouver will be required to report their GHG emissions.  The reporting deadline for 2024 data is June 1, 2025. The City of Vancouver is...Learn More