The legislation aims to improve labour stability and clear backlogs for car washes, gas stations, fuel producers and convenience stores. However, increased regulatory scrutiny from 100 new health and safety inspectors may lead to more adjustments.
The unpredictability of U.S. trade policy has heightened uncertainty for businesses and could set back the recent progress of the Canadian economy, the Bank of Canada governor said Monday.
For distributors and c-store operators, the search for Canadian-made goods has intensified. While apps help identify Canadian goods, it can be difficult to determine "how Canadian" an item is.
With inflation driving up inventory wholesale costs, gas station and convenience store operators could expect customers to cut back on purchases like snacks, beverages, and premium fuel.