Consumer Affairs & Relations

B.C. introduces gas price transparency law forcing companies to reveal data

It's time to reveal to drivers in British Columbia how the price of gasoline is set, says provincial cabinet minister Bruce Ralston.
Mondelez report dives into the 'State of Snacking'

Global snacking is on the rise as more consumers opt for snacks over meals to fulfill evolving needs, and that is helping lead the future of food.
Saskatchewan government introduces rules to ban vaping products for youth

Saskatchewan will be restricting the sale of vaping products such as e-cigarettes to people who are at least 18 years old.
More than 70 nations pledge to reduce food waste

More than 70 countries have pledged to do more to cut down on the amount of food lost due to poor refrigeration.
Juul halts U.S. sales of popular mint flavoured e cigarettes

Juul Labs said Thursday it will halt U.S.
Beverage companies work to get bottles recycled, not trashed

Every year, an estimated 100 billion plastic bottles are produced in the U.S., the bulk of which come from three of America’s biggest beverage companies: Coca-Cola, Pepsi and Keurig Dr Pepper.
Parkland Fuel plans refinery maintenance

The refinery that is the sole local supplier of motor fuel in the B.C.
Saskatchewan opening up retail cannabis market to help meet consumer demand

Saskatchewan plans to lift the lid on legal cannabis sales to help meet consumer demand.

New vaping rules are ‘punishing’ neighbourhood stores and do little to curb youth vaping: CICC