Trade Regulations & Tariffs

World Cup driving spike in counterfeit goods, Canadian, U.S. border officials say
Canadian and U.S. border law enforcement officials said Friday they expect to see a surge in counterfeit goods linked to the World Cup.
Gas prices fall on Middle East optimism but no one sure if relief will last
It's anyone's guess whether the relief Canadians have been feeling at the pumps over the past week will last into June, experts say.

Imperial Tobacco says Bill 54 focuses on the wrong part of youth vaping problem

The proposed legislation would prohibit urban convenience stores open to youth from selling flavoured vapes, while allowing rural convenience stores to continue selling those products.
'Nothing short of a nightmare': Rural general stores pushed to the brink by new Ontario alcohol rules

Southgate Council throws its support behind LCBO Convenience Outlets as owners warn that unfair margins, rigid payment terms and a surge in bottle returns are forcing historic community hubs to go up for sale.
RBH: Federal action needed to protect Canadians from illegal tobacco market

Following a rise in unregulated nicotine sales, Rothmans, Benson & Hedges Inc. outlines how federal enforcement can eliminate contraband products and recover lost tax revenue.
Fact File: Claims higher ethanol fuel blends damage cars exaggerated, expert says

The truth behind the rumours: Experts clear the air about 15% ethanol blends.
Gas price regulations don't work, says critic

Progressive Conservative finance critic Don Monahan says the fuel price regulations have done nothing to help consumers at the pump.
Economists expect inflation topped 3% in April as gas prices soared

Economists at Royal Bank pin much of the blame on higher gas prices, noting that the average price of gasoline accelerated another eight per cent in April after a 21 per cent surge in March.
Calgary retailer partners with Rothmans, Benson & Hedges to clear cigarette shelves in push for regulatory reform

RBH calls for relaxed rules on selling smoke-free alternatives as part of national awareness campaign.
Covered Bridge says changes coming, as residents file claims

A popular potato chip maker in New Brunswick says it is continuing efforts to limit its facility's impact on the nearby community.

Trade Regulations & Tariffs

World Cup driving spike in counterfeit goods, Canadian, U.S. border officials say

Gas prices fall on Middle East optimism but no one sure if relief will last

Imperial Tobacco says Bill 54 focuses on the wrong part of youth vaping problem

'Nothing short of a nightmare': Rural general stores pushed to the brink by new Ontario alcohol rules

RBH: Federal action needed to protect Canadians from illegal tobacco market

Fact File: Claims higher ethanol fuel blends damage cars exaggerated, expert says

Gas price regulations don't work, says critic

Economists expect inflation topped 3% in April as gas prices soared

Calgary retailer partners with Rothmans, Benson & Hedges to clear cigarette shelves in push for regulatory reform

Covered Bridge says changes coming, as residents file claims