Advocacy

Nova Scotia announced a month-long public survey Thursday as the provincial government considers expanding alcohol sales to retail outlets like grocery and corner stores....Learn More

The Quebec government is “imposing unrealistic timelines” on the province’s businesses by asking them to change their English-only product packaging and put an emphasis on French in signage, acc...Learn More

Effective June 1, 2025, British Columbia’s minimum wage will rise to $17.85 per hour. This increase reflects the annual adjustment based on the Consumer Price Index change recorded in December ...Learn More

In a vote of confidence, the Manitoba government through its Federal Proceeds of Crime Fund has made a new $65,000 investment to the RCC led Manitoba Retail Security Task Force.  RCC’s Task Force ...Learn More

As of June 1, 2025, new obligations under the Charter of the French Language (Bill 96) will come into effect for all businesses operating in Quebec. These include stricter rules for: RCC con...Learn More

Following years of advocacy, RCC celebrated the passing of the Saskatchewan Employment Amendment Act that results in a number of positive changes for members in the province that will come into force ...Learn More

During Premier John Hogan’s first day in Newfoundland and Labrador’s House of Assembly as leader, he committed to repeal the province’s Sugar Sweetened Beverage tax.  RCC is actively consult...Learn More

A reminder to RCC members who do business in Nova Scotia that by September 1, 2025, all employers in the province must have created a policy to prevent and address workplace harassment. To assist in...Learn More

RCC Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Kim Furlong as the new President & Chief Executive Officer, effective September 2, 2025. ...Learn More

Calgary police arrested seven individuals, including two youths, in a targeted retail theft crackdown at Chinook Centre, focusing on organized shoplifting and resale operations. Retail Council of Cana...Learn More