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Attention Employers with operations in Ontario, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba:  Effective October 1, 2024, the minimum wage in all three provinces will increase. Also see Retail Council of...Learn More

Peel Regional Police (PRP) is an integral partner with the retail industry and a member of RCC’s National Retail Crime Taskforce, collaborating with associations and their members to develop pro...Learn More

Attention Ontario retailers and grocers: Over the past year, Ontario consulted on a Deposit Return System (DRS) to explore the feasibility of a take-back system for non-alcoholic beverage containers,...Learn More

Attention retail loss prevention professionals, law enforcement agencies, and community leaders: Halton Regional Police (HRP) continues to be an exceptional partner to the retail sector, actively eng...Learn More

Attention Toronto facilities and ESG reporting teams: The deadline for reporting building energy consumption and water use data for the City of Toronto has been extended to Thursday, October 31, 202...Learn More

Attention retailers who have operations in Ontario: Ontario aims to amend the Employment Standards Act, eliminating the need for sick notes from doctors for the provincially mandated three annual sick...Learn More

Effective October 1, 2024, Ontario will increase its minimum wage from $16.55 to $17.20 per hour, following the annual inflation adjustment. This 3.9% rise aligns with the Ontario All-items CPI index....Learn More

Last Thursday February 29, 2024, RCC expressed concern at Toronto’s Executive Committee meeting over the proposed parking levy. This comes just days after the city passed a significant tax...Learn More

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In the wake of a major tax increase, Toronto’s Executive Committee is now considering a new property tax targeting retailers. This levy, based on parking lot size—a requirement dictated by bui...Learn More