January 14, 2025

RCC is working with the Alberta government to address approval challenges for new store construction. Retailers, in particular food stores, report significant delays due to cumbersome compliance requirements for refrigerant system inspections. RCC is pushing for solutions that align with other provinces, ensuring safety standards while minimizing costly and unnecessary disruptions to new store projects … Continued

January 14, 2025

RCC will meet with the Saskatchewan government to ensure upcoming amendments to The Saskatchewan Employment Act fully reflect RCC’s long-advocated improvements. While RCC members celebrated last month’s announcement, RCC is seeking further clarity on the intended changes that impact workday definitions and mandated days off.

January 14, 2025

RCC is finalizing its Manitoba budget submission ahead of an anticipated meeting with Finance Minister Adrien Sala later this month. Key issues identified by RCC members include: rising costs from taxes, fees, and red tape, the need for strong justice funding to fight retail crime, and concerns about a potential U.S. trade war.