Ontario 2025 Budget to tackle contraband tobaccoGovernment is asking the federal government to work with provinces and territories to explore strategies to address contraband tobacco. Corner stores at a crossroads: A call to action for Canada’s new governmentA relentless tariff war with the United States, soaring costs to keep shelves stocked and a thriving black market for nicotine products are hurting our industry. Passing your business onto a new generation does not need to be difficult It is a step every entrepreneur needs to make, and a few simple steps can make the transition easier. Online marketplaces helping drive contraband tobacco sales Sellers openly use social media posts to reach potential buyers of contraband tobacco products. Loblaw, George Weston settle bread price-fixing class-action lawsuits The class-action lawsuits allege the defendants conspired to fix the price of packaged bread in Canada. Company that processed plant-based milk linked to listeria permanently closes plants Joriki has filed for creditor production and says it plans to restructure its business. Grocery code of conduct board hires former Fertilizer Canada CEO as adjudicator Karen Proud will officially begin the role on March 17, with the code intended to be operational by June. Plant-milk packager tied to listeria outbreak plans to file for creditor protection Joriki, which has three facilities in Canada and one in the U.S., plans to restructure the business. Canada Bread owner sues Maple Leaf over alleged bread price-fixing Maple Leaf is suing Grupo Bimbo and Canada Bread for defamation, saying allegations are unfounded. Manitoba government says it needs more time to review some cannabis licences Moratorium enacted so government could review the industry and ensure young people were not able to access the product. 1
