Convenience Industry Council of Canada (CICC)

“Helping bench COVID-19 is why we answered the call and our frontline workers stepped up to participate today," Steve Pitts, Circle K VP of operations-central Canada. "We will continue to do our part to fight the pandemic all day, every day.”

“Our industry is on the frontline and we want to ensure that we play a critical role in reaching the goal line in the battle to defeat COVID-19."

The Convenience Industry Council of Canada says the tax increases will fuel the contraband market.

$4 levy on a carton of 200 cigarettes kicks in today. CICC says the move "will directly harm law abiding convenience stores."

CICC survey finds those who had purchased beer or wine within the last 60 days were more likely to support this idea, compared to those who had not purchased beer or wine recently.

Shell Canada and Cenovus Energy take a seat at the table.

The budget also contained funds to help hard-hit small businesses, which could include some independent owner operators.

The next step in our industry’s work to serve our customers is currently in the hands of governments: allowing beverage alcohol in convenience stores.