Retailers in Canada have highly complex supply chains and logistics networks. Typically, they source globally and must rely on a code of conduct that sets out the core principles suppliers and factories must adhere to.
Retail Council of Canada works with supply chain and logistics professionals to help create resources and policies for best practices conventions.
Key Issues
Tariffs and Trade
Recent Updates The importance of retail in Canada’s economy The products that retailers sell are subject to a range of trade agreements, policies and regulations…
Bill S-211: What Retailers Need to Know about Canada’s New Supply Chain Reporting Law
Updated February 8, 2024 Bill S-211 – the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act – came into force on January…
Supply Chain & Logistics Resources
Supply Chain & Logistics News
Retail Council of Canada Responds to GST and HST Relief Announcement →
Retail Council of Canada (RCC) welcomes today’s sales tax relief announcement from the federal…
Letter to Minister Boissonnault: Temporary Foreign Worker Program Vital to Canadian Retail Industry →
The following letter was sent to Minister Randy Boissonnault from RCC President and CEO Diane J.…
New Restrictions on Temporary Foreign Worker Program →
The federal government has announced new restrictions to the low-wage stream of the Temporary…
Miramichi’s Sunday Opening Hours Survey: Have Your Say →
The City of Miramichi is conducting a survey, responding to the Retail Council of Canada (RCC)…
Committees
Responsible Sourcing Committee
The Responsible Sourcing Committee is a member working group comprised of retail members with roles that include government relations, public affairs, sustainability, corporate social responsibility, ethical/responsible sourcing, public relations, etc. The purpose of the committee is to help retail members grow and develop their respective responsible sourcing programs; and to facilitate the sharing of pre-competitive best-practices between members concerning issues including human rights, child labour, working conditions in factories, human trafficking, modern-day slavery, fair/living wages, worker safety, factory structural issues, living conditions and more. The Committee also works to communicate the commitment of Canadian retailers to responsible trade and consults and builds alliances with consumers, NGOs, academics and other industry partners. Join this committee.