Ontario

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

Beginning in 2023, and in the years that follow, employers that employ 25 or more employees in Ontario on January 1 of any year must have a written policy on the electronic monitor...Learn More

For the first time in 15 years, the Ontario government is conducting a full review of the Consumer Protection Act (CPA). The CPA is the law governing most personal and household transactions by consum...Learn More

Yesterday, Ontario released its Fall Economic Statement. The government is projecting a $12.9-billion deficit for 2022/23, a figure which is $7.9 billion lower than forecast in the budget. Next year, ...Learn More

Ontario is undertaking its fourth review of Ontario’s Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA). The overall goal of the review is to gain a holistic view of the effectiveness of the Ac...Learn More

The WSIB has posted its 2023 average premium rates for Ontario businesses. While the total average rate has remained flat from 2022 (at $1.30 per $100 of insurable payroll), WSIB rates have ubiquitous...Learn More

As part of Ontario’s portable benefits consultation established in March 2022, RCC is seeking input from members. Ontario is seeking advice on the viability, design, and implementation of a program ...Learn More

The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) continues to progress towards launching a pilot initiative for energy pricing plans later this year which will focus on the rates for retail and restaurant stores, as we...Learn More