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The Federal Government today made its biggest ever ($71 billion estimated) one-time investment in the economy.  A lot more system details are still to be worked out over the next few days – but...Learn More

RCC members are invited to participate in calls and webinars where we talk with experts, provide the latest information about COVID-19, regional information and any suggested best practices for retail...Learn More

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UPDATED March 28, 2020 With the multitude of changes and adjustments being made governments decisions regarding COVID-19, RCC is making every effort to keep members informed with relevant, up-to-date ...Learn More

Updated March 28, 2020 Purpose The federal government released Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan (“Plan”) last Wednesday, March 18. It contained temporary and longer-term income support m...Learn More

By Diane J. Brisebois, President & CEO, Retail Council of Canada  RETAIL MATTERS – WE ARE STRONGER TOGETHER Retail’s critical role in keeping our communities strong is especially evident during t...Learn More

In light of the unprecedented demand and urgent need for disinfectants and hand sanitizers during the COVID-19 pandemic, Health Canada has informed RCC that, on an interim basis, it’s permitting...Learn More

For an updated analysis of Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan, please visit our latest post. On March 18, 2020, the federal government announced more than $82 billion in assistance to Canadian...Learn More

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau outlined on Wednesday, March 11 Canada’s response to COVID-19 by establishing a more than $1 billion COVID-19 Response Fund. COVID-19 is a rapidly evolving global chall...Learn More

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