Ontario

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, Toronto Crime Stoppers, in partnership with the Toronto Police Service and RCC, 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