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May 15

Comprehensive Review of Tariff Rate Quota Administration

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Global Affairs Canada (GAC) would like to inform you of the official launch of its public stakeholder consultation regarding the tariff rate quotas (TRQs) for supply managed products established under…

Apr 24

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IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ONTARIO’S INDEPENDENT GROCERS

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ONTARIO FOOD TERMINAL UPDATE One of the most critical components in helping independent grocers in Ontario compete on an already uneven retail landscape, is the presence of the Ontario Food…

Mar 22

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Ontario Government Changes to Energy Efficiency Programs – UPDATE

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The government has announced changes to the energy efficiency programs in Ontario. The changes support the government’s promise of reducing electricity costs for all customers. There will be limited impact…

Mar 18

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MasterCard Explains Rate Increase to CFIG

By admin Advocacy, Industry Affairs, Policy Agenda

Please see the letter from MasterCard outlining changes to interchange rates. Download letter.

Jan 18

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Code of Conduct for Credit and Debit Card Industry

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The purpose of the Code is to demonstrate the industry’s commitment to: Ensuring that merchants are fully aware of the costs associated with accepting credit and debit card payments, thereby…

Dec 03

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Opening of the The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQs)

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OPENING OF THE CPTPP TRQs ─ CLARIFICATION AND FURTHER INSTRUCTION Further to the Broadcast Message of November 26, 2018 (attached), the Department has received several similar questions regarding the…

Aug 30

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Update on Credit Card Interchange Fees – August 2018

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Two weeks ago, the Federal Minister of Finance, Bill Morneau, held a news conference to announce further measures were being implemented to address ongoing retailer/merchant concerns with respect to credit…

Aug 09

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Small Business Matters Coalition Responds to Credit Card Fees Announcement

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The attached news release was sent out today by the Small Business Matters Coalition, which represents a number of business and trade associations in a wide variety of sectors. The…

Jun 14

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Safe Food for Canadians Regulations

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Today, the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced that final Safe Food for Canadians Regulations were published in…

May 08

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Voluntary Health and Safety Representative (HSR) Basic Training Resources – Important Update

By admin Advocacy, Industry Affairs, Policy Agenda

Further to the email sent to you on May 1st, 2018 regarding new HSR training resources, the Ministry of Labour’s website has been updated with important information on HSRs and…

Industry Affairs

Comprehensive Review of Tariff Rate Quota Administration

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ONTARIO’S INDEPENDENT GROCERS

Ontario Government Changes to Energy Efficiency Programs – UPDATE

MasterCard Explains Rate Increase to CFIG

Code of Conduct for Credit and Debit Card Industry

Opening of the The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQs)

Update on Credit Card Interchange Fees – August 2018

Small Business Matters Coalition Responds to Credit Card Fees Announcement

Safe Food for Canadians Regulations

Voluntary Health and Safety Representative (HSR) Basic Training Resources – Important Update

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