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Joint statement of concern by retailers and manufacturers on the impact of rail blockades
February 14, 2020
Canada’s retailers and food and consumer goods manufacturers share deep concern about the impact of ongoing rail blockades on our businesses, our employees and most importantly, on our ability to supply the food and consumer goods on which all Canadians rely. Retail Council of Canada and Food & Consumer Products Canada have joined together to … Continued
Major overhaul of the Québec curbside recycling, introduction of extended producer responsibility in Québec
February 13, 2020
Yesterday, Mr. Benoit Charette, Québec Minister of Environment and Climate Change announced a major overhaul of the Québec curbside recycling system (Blue box) introducing Extended Producer Responsibility principle (EPR) in its operations. $30.5M split between five different programs managed by RECYC-QUÉBEC will be allocated to this reform. Businesses currently compensate municipalities by funding 93% of … Continued
National Battery Day
February 7, 2020
How many products does your business sell that require batteries? As batteries power more and more products we use on a daily basis, we will be celebrating National Battery Day on February 18 and we encourage you to join the celebration too! National Battery Day was created to celebrate the convenience batteries bring to our … Continued
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