Legislative, Regulatory & Legal

Guru suing PepsiCo for $15M

The energy drink is suing its distributor, PepsiCo, for breach for distribution agreements, among other complaints.
Manitoba government taking Sobeys to municipal board over property controls

The Manitoba government is challenging property contracts held by Sobeys.
CBA: Restricting energy drinks won’t address concerns

The Canadian Beverage Association addresses proposed age-based energy drink bans.
Manitoba's grocery tax cut will expand to corner stores

The premier of Manitoba will remove the tax on grocery items that were previously listed as "luxury tax" items.
CFIB asks for tax cuts for Canadian small businesses entrepreneurs

CFIB calls on the federal government to address dwindling entrepreneurship of small businesses like independent convenience stores, gas stations and car washes.
Carney: the U.S. can't dictate the terms of trade talks

Greer alluded to potential "enforcement action" if American alcohol is not returned to Canadian store shelves. How will this affect c-store alcohol sales?
Federal ban on nicotine pouches sparks national collaboration

Industry leaders identified the restriction as an example of an "unfair and unfounded regulatory burden" placed on small, independent businesses.
Provinces on track to allow cross-border alcohol sales by next month

Premier of Prince Edward Island Rob Lantz said during a panel discussion in Ottawa that he thinks "we're almost there."

Covered Bridge says changes coming, as residents file claims