British Columbia

The B.C. Government introduced legislation November 20, 2023, to extend minimum employment standards to gig workers. Government introduced the Labour Statute Amendment Act, 2023 (to amend th...Learn More

An amendment to B.C.’s Recycling Regulation has been expected and delayed several times.  The latest information is that the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy now expects this...Learn More

To address the increased costs to businesses due to property crime and vandalism in communities across the province, the B.C. government has launched its $10.5 million Securing Small Business Rebate P...Learn More

The proposed changes around workplace behaviours, including harassment and violence, will create a single framework in the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation and will require employers to have...Learn More

On September 20, 2023 (1-2pm ET), RCC is looking forward to hosting its bi-monthly ESG & Climate Action Committee Meeting for retail and quick service restaurant members. In addition to regi...Learn More

WorkSafeBC has also opened consultations on amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Regulation with respect to Workplace Violence and Harassment. The proposed changes include: Creating...Learn More

In April 2023, WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors approved amendments to Part 3 of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Regulation, relating to the provision of occupational first aid. These amendm...Learn More

The province published a new Single-Use and Plastic Waste Regulation on July 14, 2023. The Regulation establishes several Canadian precedents for provincial regulation of shopping bags, food service w...Learn More

In response to an array of member questions, RCC has created a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document about the new B.C. Single-Use and Plastic Waste Regulation. The regulation, enacted July 1...Learn More

RCC staff continue to participate in supply chain roundtables and monitor the impacts of wildfires on both the supply chain and communities.  At this point, the wildfires in South Central B.C. ar...Learn More