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Apr 02

Mastercard enables higher contactless payments across Canada

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This initiative comes in the wake of COVID-19 as health officials recommend social distancing and merchants encourage consumers to pay with contactless for a safer way to pay. TORONTO, April…

Mar 31

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OFT COVID-19 Response Updates Effective March 31st, 2020

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Ontario Food Terminal Board Bulletin 1885Ontario Food Terminal Board Bulletin 1886 Ontario Food Terminal BoardDate: March 31, 2020Bulletin: 1885To: All Tenants and BuyersRe: Temperature screening____________________________________________________________________On Wednesday, April 1, we will…

Mar 31

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New Ideas for Independents Dealing with COVID-19

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Over the last couple of weeks, CFIG has received examples of innovative new measures that some of our members are implementing in-store. In the true spirit of an independent, these…

Mar 31

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New Ideas for Independents Dealing with COVID-19 – THE VILLAGE GROCER

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Hi Gary, I know you have a plenty of thoughts on this matter. We are encouraging the following for seniors: - Immediate entrance to the store (no cueing) - Curb-Side pick up priority…

Mar 31

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New Ideas for Independents Dealing with COVID-19 – POWELL’S

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My team was able to compile a list of our initiatives that have been widely shared using our stores very active Facebook page. One of the greatest responses we have…

Mar 30

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List of Provincial Public Health Authorities

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CFIG has been reaching out to provinces to obtain their contact lists for local public health authorities. This information may be a valuable resource for our members in the context…

Mar 29

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Visa Canada and Mastercard’s Interchange Undertaking and Covid-19

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Visa letter to Minister Bill Morneau - PDF Mastercard letter to Minister Ng

Mar 28

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Message from Visa

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Gary, Thank you for speaking this morning. I know these days are extraordinarily challenging for you and your members. As you are aware, Visa Canada entered into a revised…

Mar 27

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Visa, Mastercard’s plan to freeze swipe fees may deal another blow to Canadian merchants: Globe and Mail

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Read story published in Globe and Mail - March 27, 2020 - Visa, Mastercard’s plan to freeze swipe fees may deal another blow to Canadian merchants

Mar 27

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Prime Minister announces support for small businesses facing impacts of COVID‑19

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March 27, 2020Ottawa, Ontario The Government of Canada is focused on helping Canadians and businesses through this tough economic time. We will continue to protect the health and safety of…

Policy Agenda

Mastercard enables higher contactless payments across Canada

OFT COVID-19 Response Updates Effective March 31st, 2020

New Ideas for Independents Dealing with COVID-19

New Ideas for Independents Dealing with COVID-19 – THE VILLAGE GROCER

New Ideas for Independents Dealing with COVID-19 – POWELL’S

List of Provincial Public Health Authorities

Visa Canada and Mastercard’s Interchange Undertaking and Covid-19

Message from Visa

Visa, Mastercard’s plan to freeze swipe fees may deal another blow to Canadian merchants: Globe and Mail

Prime Minister announces support for small businesses facing impacts of COVID‑19

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