Ontario

The transition to the Ontario Blue Box program is quickly approaching and begins on July 1, 2023. Every obligated producer with a 2023 management requirement must do the following by July 1, 2023: •...Learn More

The Ontario government announced on March 31, 2023, that the province’s general minimum wage will increase from $15.50/hr to $16.55/hr on October 1, 2023. RCC’s stance on the minimum wage has long...Learn More

RCC has been advocating to support businesses in achieving their clean energy goals. In support of our advocacy, Ontario officially launched a new clean energy credit (CEC) registry. Proceeds from the...Learn More

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Following several weeks of discussions with RCC and members, the Canadian Beverage Container Recycling Association (CBCRA) announced March 6, 2023, that the launch of its Recycle Everywhere program is...Learn More

Toronto City Hall voted in favour on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 of exploring several new revenue streams through studies, including a parking space tax that would impact retailers of all sizes in the C...Learn More

RCC has issued the following to the City of Toronto in response to a parking space levy for businesses — a feasibility study for which will be considered at City Hall in a motion on February 7, ...Learn More

Last week, the Toronto Police Service in partnership with RCC and other industry members launched the second phase of an organized retail crime awareness campaign. Toronto Crime Stoppers Coordinator, ...Learn More

The Government of Ontario has released the following to amend the existing tires (O. Reg. 225/18), batteries (O. Reg. 30/20), and electrical & electronic equipment (O. Reg 522/20) regulations. RCC is ...Learn More

Last week, Halton Region Police Service (HRPS) executed warrants on more than a dozen locations as part of “Project Kingfisher,” which targeted retail theft in the region. More than $2 mil...Learn More