National

On May 10, 2022, privacy regulators in Quebec, Alberta, and British Columbia signed a collaboration agreement with the Privacy Commissioner of Canada – promising to show greater collaboration on pri...Learn More

Retail’s most influential leaders will meet in person for the first time in three years to discuss critical issues affecting retail and new ideas for retail success TORONTO – May 11, 2022 Reta...Learn More

Earlier this month, it was announced that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the United States will be analyzing the toxic effects of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic. PVC is commonly used i...Learn More

On May 5, 2022, retailers met with British Columbia’s Minister of Public Safety, Mike Farnworth, and Minister of Justice, Dave Eby, about violence in retail settings. Presentations from members reca...Learn More

Health Canada’s policy on “Listeria monocytogenes in Ready-to-Eat Foods” sets forth control measures for the pathogen in high-risk foods, and provides retailers with certainty on application of ...Learn More

Caddle, in partnership with Retail Council of Canada (RCC) surveyed Canadians from coast to coast to better understand consumers’ shopping intentions around the Victoria Day holiday. Surveys were co...Learn More

As of May 1, 2022, Canada’s new Corded Window Covering Regulations went into full effect. Retailers are now expected to meet all the requirements outlined in the regulations. Health Canada has indic...Learn More

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RCC met with Senator Julie Miville-Dechêne on April 21, 2022 to discuss her bill on forced labour reporting. In the context of impending federal legislation in the area, RCC indicated its support for...Learn More

RCC members will be meeting with officials from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Health Canada this Wednesday, April 27, 2022 to discuss emerging issues that will impact retailers who sell food...Learn More