Newfoundland and Labrador

After two years of relentless advocacy, RCC has won a major update to the province’s Revenue Administration Act as related to the sugar sweetened beverage tax (SSBT). The government now agrees that ...Learn More

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has proposed amendments to the Labour Standards Act, offering up to 27 weeks of unpaid job protection for long-term illness or injury. These changes align w...Learn More

As the strike at the Port of Montreal begins, RCC is pleased to inform members that the Oceanex service from Montreal to Newfoundland and Labrador, remains unaffected. The Canadian Industrial Relation...Learn More

Attention small to medium-sized businesses in Labrador City and Wabush: The Newfoundland and Labrador government is offering the Labrador West Evacuation Stipend for wildfire-affected businesses. E...Learn More

Attention Maritime logistics providers, supply chain managers, retailers with Newfoundland and Labrador operations: The Marine Atlantic service from North Sydney to Argentia is delayed until June 2...Learn More

Attention retailers who use ferries to transport goods to Argentia: Due to mechanical issues with one of the Marine Atlantic ferries, the seasonal service from North Sydney, Nova Scotia to Argentia (...Learn More

Attention retailers who use Marine Atlantic: Starting May 27, 2024, Marine Atlantic is rolling out a more flexible premium booking process for its commercial customers. This new system will enable bo...Learn More

The annual adjustment in the minimum wage rates across all Atlantic Provinces takes effect on April 1, 2024, and it is crucial for all businesses to update their payroll systems accordingly to ensure ...Learn More

Newfoundland and Labrador’s recent budget, marked by an ongoing deficit, ramps up spending in health care and housing, maintaining its cost-of-living relief measures, including home heating subs...Learn More

Good news for drivers. The government of Newfoundland and Labrador announced last week that it will extend its tax reduction on gasoline and diesel until March 31, 2025. This maintains a lower price ...Learn More