Starting July 1, 2010, Ontario is harmonizing its provincial sales tax with the federal sales tax. The current retail sales tax (RST) will be replaced with a more modern, value-added tax that will be combined with the federal goods and services tax to create a harmonized sales tax (HST). Download a PDF for information. Click here .
Victory for Retailers in Federal Budget
RCC and Coalition Achieves Key Steps Toward Legislating Credit Card Companies and Protecting Canada’s Debit Market
The 2010 ConvenienceU show is now behind us. Once again we experienced record attendance and jam-packed workshops. Independent retailers came out in droves to take advantage of the seminars and training available as well as the guest speakers and the ever expanding exposition.
PHASE 2 Bill C32 Public Notice campaign. This phase of the public notice campaign is to inform store owners and staff of the amendment pertaining to the restriction of flavouring agents which becomes effective July 5, 2010.
The use of counterfeit currency is an ongoing battle in the convenience retail industry. The Bank of Canada is working to help all retailers and consumers be aware and vigilant about this very serious issue.
In celebration of its 100yr Anniversary The Retail Merchants’ Association of Canada is hosting a one day trade show on Thursday, June 10, 2010 from 9.30 am to 4.00 pm at the Holiday Inn located in Markham, Ontario.
In the February 2010 edition of the Lotto Post, the Ontario Lottery Gaming Corporation (OLG) published the most recent Secret Shopper Retailer Compliance Statistics.
Retailers make new call for Ontario to ban youth possession of tobacco; New evidence suggests youth tobacco prohibitions may also reduce drug use. • Ban would complement existing restrictions on tobacco sales and awareness programs.
Starting July 1, 2010, Ontario is harmonizing its provincial sales tax with the federal sales tax. The current retail sales tax (RST) will be replaced with a more modern, value-added tax that will be combined with the federal goods and services tax to create a harmonized sales tax (HST). Download a PDF for information. 
RCC and Coalition Achieves Key Steps Toward Legislating Credit Card Companies and Protecting Canada’s Debit Market 
The 2010 ConvenienceU show is now behind us. Once again we experienced record attendance and jam-packed workshops. Independent retailers came out in droves to take advantage of the seminars and training available as well as the guest speakers and the ever expanding exposition. 
The Canadian Convenience Stores Association will launch its second State of the Industry report (March 2010) at a series of meetings across Canada. 
PHASE 2 Bill C32 Public Notice campaign.
This phase of the public notice campaign is to inform store owners and staff of the amendment pertaining to the restriction of flavouring agents which becomes effective July 5, 2010. 
The use of counterfeit currency is an ongoing battle in the convenience retail industry. The Bank of Canada is working to help all retailers and consumers be aware and vigilant about this very serious issue. 
In celebration of its 100yr Anniversary The Retail Merchants’ Association of Canada is hosting a one day trade show on Thursday, June 10, 2010 from 9.30 am to 4.00 pm at the Holiday Inn located in Markham, Ontario.
In the February 2010 edition of the Lotto Post, the Ontario Lottery Gaming Corporation (OLG) published the most recent Secret Shopper Retailer Compliance Statistics. 
Retailers make new call for Ontario to ban youth possession of tobacco; New evidence suggests youth tobacco prohibitions may also reduce drug use.
