Ontario

Retail Council of Canada (RCC) appreciates the unprecedented level of engagement with the Ontario government over the past year regarding transitioning the blue box recycling program to an extended pr...Learn More

Ontario released information today that, effective Monday Oct 19 at 12:01am, York region will join Ottawa, Peel and Toronto public health units in targeted restrictions. Those restrictions mean that: ...Learn More

Effective Saturday, Oct 10th, at 12:01am, the Ontario Government introduced targeted restrictions for Ottawa, Peel and Toronto public health units. Those restrictions mean that: Social gatherings limi...Learn More

Ontario announced new legislation that will support small retailers as they continue to battle the impact of COVID-19 on their businesses. Some of the key programs include: Small businesses with few...Learn More

Retail Council of Canada (RCC) celebrates the Ontario government’s tabling of Main Street Recovery Act, 2020. Today’s legislation will support small business throughout the pandemic by providing c...Learn More

Ontario’s mandatory mask overview: Ontario updated Regulation 364/20 with the new business mask rules. Ontario now requires businesses to enforce mask wearing in store, meaning that retailers will i...Learn More

Join us to learn more about RCC’s services for the Health and Safety Excellence program and how you can earn rebates and recognition. You will get the opportunity to learn more about the program, me...Learn More

As of October 1, 2020, Ontario’s general minimum wage will increase from $14.00 to $14.25. Details can be found on the province’s website and further information on minimum wage from around the ...Learn More

Ontario released some additional restrictions today, on businesses, mostly for restaurants and bars. As of 12:01am on Saturday, September 26, restrictions shall be placed on restaurants, bars and othe...Learn More

The Ontario government is providing people with convenient and timely access to free COVID-19 testing at pharmacies in the province. As of Friday, September 25, 2020, up to 60 pharmacies in Ontario w...Learn More