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Dec 17

Ontario Further Strengthening Response to Omicron

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In response to the rapidly-spreading and highly transmissible Omicron variant, our government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is applying additional public health and workplace measures, including…

Dec 10

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Ontario Taking Action to Protect Against Omicron Variant

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The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is taking action to further encourage vaccination and help limit the spread of COVID-19 and the Omicron variant.…

Dec 09

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Highest increase in both percentage, dollars in 12 years forecasted: Food Price Report

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In the 12th edition, Canada’s Food Price Report forecasts highest increase in both percentage and dollars in 12 years. Several provinces are expected to see higher than average food inflation…

Nov 23

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Labelling and packaging requirements for certain pre-packaged foods due to extreme flooding in BC

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Notice to industry: Information regarding certain labelling and packaging requirements for certain pre-packaged foods due to extreme flooding in British Columbia Due to the extreme flooding in British Columbia (BC),…

Nov 19

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Emergency Protocols in Response to Flood Situation in British Columbia

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Due to extreme weather conditions in British Columbia, Canada that have caused flooding, landslides, road closures, and other supply chain disruptions Canadian domestic truck carriers may need to transit through…

Nov 12

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Public Health Notice: Outbreak of Salmonella infections under investigation

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The 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 outbreak of Salmonella infections…

Nov 09

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Ontario Beverage Alcohol Legal Framework Update

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Further to the letter sent by our Minister’s Offices earlier today, we are writing to let you know that the government has filed regulations to modernize Ontario’s beverage alcohol legal…

Nov 05

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Press Release: Joint Statement from North America’s Fresh Produce Industry on Supply Chain Disruptions

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On behalf of North America’s fresh produce industry, we are calling for urgent government action to address significant ongoing supply chain disruptions with impacts to our food systems, economies, and…

Nov 05

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Beverage Containers Program to get in step with modern waste management trends

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FREDERICTON (GNB) – The provincial government introduced legislation today that, if approved, would modernize the 30-year-old Beverage Containers Program. There have been many advances in waste management and technology over…

Nov 02

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Ontario to Raise Minimum Wage to $15 an Hour

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TORONTO — As part of the 2021 Fall Economic Statement, the Ontario government will introduce legislation that, if passed, would raise the general minimum wage from $14.35 to $15.00 per…

Policy Agenda

Ontario Further Strengthening Response to Omicron

Ontario Taking Action to Protect Against Omicron Variant

Highest increase in both percentage, dollars in 12 years forecasted: Food Price Report

Labelling and packaging requirements for certain pre-packaged foods due to extreme flooding in BC

Emergency Protocols in Response to Flood Situation in British Columbia

Public Health Notice: Outbreak of Salmonella infections under investigation

Ontario Beverage Alcohol Legal Framework Update

Press Release: Joint Statement from North America’s Fresh Produce Industry on Supply Chain Disruptions

Beverage Containers Program to get in step with modern waste management trends

Ontario to Raise Minimum Wage to $15 an Hour

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