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How the grocery supply chain works, from wheat fields to what’s next
February 13, 2024
Red Sea attacks add ‘significant cost’ to global shipping, Canada and allies warn
January 3, 2024
Winnipeg business owners coping with increased theft, crime
January 3, 2024
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RCC Bill C-27 Privacy & AI Outreach
May 16, 2024
Federal Bill C-27, the Digital Charter Implementation Act 2022, will implement major changes to Canadian privacy and data governance if it passes. The bill includes a comprehensive new privacy law, the Consumer Privacy Protection Act (CPPA) and a new law to govern artificial intelligence, the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA). C-27 would also create … Continued
EPR Program for Lights Launches August 1, 2024
May 14, 2024
Attention to retailers in Nova Scotia who sell lights and lamps: Nova Scotia’s extended producer responsibility (EPR) program for lights begins on August 1, 2024. Product Care is the Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) for the program. Fees for the program have yet to be posted. More information on the Product Care program can be found here.
Batteries EPR Program Goes Live on July 1, 2024
May 14, 2024
Attention retailers in Nova Scotia who sell batteries: Nova Scotia’s extended producer responsibility (EPR) program for batteries begins on July 1, 2024. Call 2 Recycle is the Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) and has posted its fees and also its Environmental Handling Fee Product Guide.
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