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U.S. Tariffs Update – What’s Coming & How RCC is Taking Action

The U.S. tariff situation is moving quickly. The Prime Minister announced late on Monday that if the U.S. tariffs do indeed come into effect on March 4, 2025, the first phase of Canadian counter...Learn More

Canada-United States Tariffs: Implications and Considerations for Retailers

On Saturday, February 1, 2025, President Donald Trump used his powers under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose a 25% tariff on all Canadian imports except...Learn More

Trudeau warns Canada ‘will not hesitate to act’ on Trump tariff threat despite ‘polite’ approach

Matt Poirier, vice-president of the Retail Council of Canada, said the country’s retail sector has felt the pinch of inconsistent transport policy and stoppages at Canada’s ports and railways and ...Learn More

GST/HST holiday receives mixed reactions from shoppers and retailers

Watch Tom Murphy’s interview with Jim Cormier, RCC Director of Atlantic, as they discuss the logistical challenges retailers face with the GST/HST tax break....Learn More

Retailers Warn of Major Losses and Business Failures if Canada Post Strike Continues

TORONTO, December 3, 2024 – Retail Council of Canada (RCC) is again urging the federal government to take immediate action to end the ongoing Canada Post strike, now approaching its fourth week....Learn More

Retail council calls for government intervention in Canada Post strike

The Retail Council of Canada is calling on the federal government to intervene in a postal strike it says is putting businesses and their workers in jeopardy. The organization representing 54,000 stor...Learn More

Media Statement: Retail Council of Canada Urges Federal Government to Act Immediately on Canada Post Strike on This Critical Day for Retailers and Consumers

Retail Council of Canada (RCC) is urging the federal government to take immediate action to end the ongoing Canada Post strike, now in its third week. Coinciding with Black Friday, a pivotal day for t...Learn More

Letter to Minister MacKinnon on Ending the National Strike at Canada Post

The Honourable Steven MacKinnon, P.C., M.P. Minister of Labour and Seniors Place du Portage Phase II 165 de l’Hôtel-de-Ville Street Gatineau, Québec J8X 3X2 Subject: Ending the National Strike at ...Learn More

50% of Consumers Expect Free Shipping This Holiday: Retail Council of Canada Introduces Tech and AI-Driven Smarter Shipping with Machool to Help Retailers Deliver

TORONTO, November 18, 2024 – Retail Council of Canada (RCC) is proud to announce its partnership with Machool, an innovative shipping platform that leverages tech and AI technology to provide re...Learn More

Canada Post strike threatens to derail critical holiday season for retailers

“It’s been a really tight year, a difficult year for retailers,” said Matt Poirier, vice-president of federal government relations with the Retail Council of Canada. While inflation has slowed, ...Learn More

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