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Mar 18

B.C.’s Front-line workers prioritized as COVID-19 vaccine rollout accelerates

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More than 300,000 front-line workers, including first responders, grocery store employees, and teachers and child care workers, will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations over the coming weeks as the Province’s…

Mar 17

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Letter from the Honourable Ernie Hardeman, Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

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Letter from the Honourable Ernie Hardeman, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

Mar 08

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Energy Assessment

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The IESO is working with NRCan on this initiative. Are you a small or medium-sized business interested in becoming more energy efficient? An energy assessment can help identify energy-saving opportunities.…

Mar 05

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Phase 2 Vaccine Rollout & Toronto, Peel and North Bay-Parry Sound Return to Framework

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Here is an update on Ontario government’s plan to move into Phase 2 of the COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan; which focuses on vaccinating populations based on age and risk. This…

Mar 04

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Government probe onto ongoing grocer-supplier dispute confirms rift ‘needs attention’: Financial Post

By admin Advocacy, Industry Affairs, Policy Agenda

Read article in the Financial Post on why some in the sector are now certain something must be done to ease tensions between the major supermarket chains and their suppliers.…

Mar 02

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In B.C., Effective April 1, 2021, PST applies to retail sales of soda

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This communication is to notify you that soda beverages will no longer qualify for the PST exemption for food products for human consumption. We ask for your assistance in notifying…

Feb 18

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Public Health Notice: Outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to eggs

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Why you should take noteThe Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is collaborating with provincial public health partners, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Health Canada to investigate an…

Feb 12

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Updated: Ontario’s mandatory COVID-19 screening tool for workplaces

By admin Advocacy, Industry Affairs, Policy Agenda

https://www.osler.com/en/resources/critical-situations/2020/updated-ontario-s-mandatory-covid-19-screening-tool-for-workplaces Effective September 25, 2020, all businesses in Ontario must screen workers and essential visitors who enter their premises. Workers include staff, students, contractors and volunteers, and essential visitors include…

Feb 09

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Credit Card Fees and Online Transactions

By admin Advocacy, Industry Affairs, Policy Agenda

CBC News story PDF download: Why small business say they need Ottawa's help to get some relief on credit card fees https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/credit-card-fees-online-pandemic-small-business-1.5905596

Feb 08

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Financial Consumer Agency of Canada Letter

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Letter to FCAC

Advocacy

B.C.’s Front-line workers prioritized as COVID-19 vaccine rollout accelerates

Letter from the Honourable Ernie Hardeman, Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

Energy Assessment

Phase 2 Vaccine Rollout & Toronto, Peel and North Bay-Parry Sound Return to Framework

Government probe onto ongoing grocer-supplier dispute confirms rift ‘needs attention’: Financial Post

In B.C., Effective April 1, 2021, PST applies to retail sales of soda

Public Health Notice: Outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to eggs

Updated: Ontario’s mandatory COVID-19 screening tool for workplaces

Credit Card Fees and Online Transactions

Financial Consumer Agency of Canada Letter

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