GST/HST holiday receives mixed reactions from shoppers and retailers
Watch Tom Murphy’s interview with Jim Cormier, RCC Director of Atlantic, as they discuss the logistical challenges retailers face with the GST/HST tax break....Learn More
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Why shoplifting increases during the holidays
The Retail Council of Canada is sounding the alarm about the rise in shoplifting over the holidays. Jim Cormier, the organization’s Atlantic director, explains what they would like to see the provin...Learn More
Government Lowers Gas, Diesel Prices by Removing Carbon Adjuster
New Brunswick’s new Liberal government has taken quick action to introduce legislation to remove an carbon adjuster clause that has contributed to higher gas and diesel prices. Set to pass by Dec...Learn More
New Brunswick’s New Cabinet Unveiled: What It Means for Retailers
Following the Liberal Party’s win in October, Premier Elect Susan Holt has announced her first cabinet, featuring key voices from across New Brunswick. With a strong presence from Saint John and...Learn More
New Brunswick Liberals Win Majority Government
Despite months of polling that predicted a close race, the Liberal Party secured a majority government in New Brunswick’s provincial election on October 21, 2024. Liberal Leader Susan Holt will beco...Learn More
New Brunswick Heads to Polls—What It Means for Retail
Attention all voters in New Brunswick: New Brunswick’s election is set for October 21, 2024, (see press release) and RCC is making sure retail voices are front and center. RCC’s ...Learn More
Miramichi Embraces Retailer Choice for Sunday Hours
Attention retailers in Miramichi: Following months of persistent advocacy and stakeholder engagement by RCC, the City of Miramichi finally passed a bylaw (Bylaw 74-1) which will al...Learn More
EPR Expansion & Major Breakthrough with Addition of Producer Hierarchy
Attention retailers selling batteries, lighting, oil, glycol and electronics: After years of RCC advocacy, New Brunswick amends the Designated Materials Regulation, introducing extended producer res...Learn More
Tantramar Embraces Retailer Flexibility in Sunday Hours, Leaving Miramichi as Lone Holdout
Attention retailers with stores in New Brunswick: Last week, the Municipality of Tantramar, including Sackville, NB, repealed its restrictive Sunday hours bylaws, allowing retailers to choose their o...Learn More
Miramichi’s Sunday Opening Hours Survey: Have Your Say
Attention retailers with stores in Miramichi, New Brunswick: The City of Miramichi is conducting a survey, responding to Retail Council of Canada’s (RCC) and the Greater Miramichi Chamber of Com...Learn More