Legislative, Regulatory & Legal

Brampton's spiralling Grace United Church near the city centre rises incongruously next to a 7-Eleven store.

MPP Stan Cho (Willowdale) announced his plans to introduce a Private Member’s Bill (PMB) to designate the week before Labour Day as Convenience Store Week in Ontario.

Recent survey found that 62% of responding businesses were still experiencing decreased sales due to the pandemic, with almost half predicting lower revenue for the next three to six months.

Union argues plans could hurt homegrown small businesses and expose children to intoxicated people in stores.

O’Regan suggests Pipeline Act may be invoked Enbridge’s Line 5 continues to challenge legislators on both sides of the border.

Tax changes targeting sugary drinks and e-commerce services based outside of B.C.

Oshawa City Council is opposing a proposal by 7-Eleven Canada to operate consumption areas for beer and wine in its 61 stores across Ontario, including one in Oshawa at 245 Wentworth St.

Flavoured vape and e-cigarette products are now banned on Prince Edward Island.

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The union representing Ontario Beer Store workers is calling on the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario to reject the proposal by 7-Eleven to sell alcohol for on-site consumption at 61 of its Ontario convenience stores.