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  • Newfoundland minister says food supply safe after shipping company raises concerns

    A provincial cabinet minister is advising Newfoundlanders and Labradorians not to panic buy groceries after a major shipping company suggested shipments to Newfoundland could be reduced due to the pandemic.

  • Ontario delays new vaping regulations

    Ontario's Ministry of Health is hitting pause on a series of new vaping regulations that were to come into effect on May 1.The implementation of the new regulations, which have far-reaching effects on the convenience sector, will now be delayed until July 1, giving all parties time to make adjustments while also dealing with the business impacts of COVID-19.“We commend the Ontario government for listening to our concerns regarding the May 1st deadline to remove vaping products from our stores which was not feasible or in the public interest,” says Anne Kothawala, president & CEO of the Convenience Industry Council of Canada.

  • Cracking down on price gouging

    Canadians have been concerned about food supply and food prices since the start of the COVID-19 outbreak.

  • Essential services: Cross Canada update

    C-stores and gas stations across the country remain open under ever-changing guidelines, according to the Convenience Industry Council of Canada's Coast to Coast Update.
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  • CFIB battles for benefits for COVID-19 affected business

    After weeks of pressure from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), the federal government announced new programs to support businesses during the COVID-19 public health crisis.The wage subsidy will increase from 10% to 75%. “We asked for this from the beginning and won the battle thanks to member support,” the CFIB said in a public statement.

  • Manitoba increases tax on cigarettes

    With the tabling of it's most recent budget, Manitoba is increasing  tobacco-related taxes.
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  • Essential services: Convenience and gas are open for business across Canada

    C-stores and gas stations across the country remain open under ever-changing guidelines, according to the Convenience Industry Council of Canada's Coast to Coast Update.
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  • Truckers told to ‘hold it’ as rest stops close restrooms

    Canada’s truckers already have a challenging job and are an important front line in the current public health battle.
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