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Industry Affairs

Industry affairs updates from CFIG — regulatory changes, sector trends, and issues affecting independent grocers and retailers across Canada.

Nov 11
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Free Webinar on Ontario’s New COVID-19 Response Framework

By Advocacy, Industry Affairs
Pre-recorded webinar and downloadable presentation kit.View this email in your browser <https://mailchi.mp/c00b75d8e6d3/important-employment-standards-information-related-to-covid-300424?e=28c77b024d>        <https://mcusercontent.com/4ebaa11387038c3e29a6a4a8b/images/25d3cdbd-3b95-4eb0-9cf0-742d273e0d7f.png>   Good afternoon,Last week, the Ontario government unveiled the “COVID-19 Response Framework: Keeping Ontario Safe and Open <https://ontario.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4ebaa11387038c3e29a6a4a8b&id=ee91193d0e&e=28c77b024d> ,” a…
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Oct 24
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News Surrounding Loblaw’s Supplier Fee Increases & Code of Conduct

By Advocacy, Industry Affairs, Policy Agenda
Globe and Mail https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-loblaw-increases-fees-for-suppliers-adding-to-tensions-in-food/#c-image-0 Download PDF https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/commentary/article-canadas-grocery-industry-needs-a-code-of-conduct/ Download PDF Toronto Star https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2020/10/23/as-loblaw-charges-suppliers-more-worries-about-food-security-grow.htmlb Download PDF https://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorials/2020/11/02/grocery-giants-should-stop-putting-the-screws-to-suppliers-and-play-fair.html Download PDF  https://www.thestar.com/business/2020/11/12/a-grocery-code-of-conduct-could-finally-be-on-the-horizon-industry-associations-say.html  Download PDF Financial Post https://financialpost.com/news/retail-marketing/loblaw-follows-walmart-in-imposing-new-fees-on-suppliers-to-help-pay-for-upgrades Download PDF https://financialpost.com/news/retail-marketing/cheese-giant-enters-standoff-with-canadian-supermarkets-over-fines-as-pandemic-supply-challenges-mount Download PDF Updated Link:…
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