The CBC reported new cannabis products — like edibles, beverages, topicals and extracts — will be for sale legally in Canada in mid-December. Regulations will come into effect on Oct. 17,…
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Following our correspondence on the current RFE for authorizations to sell beer, cider and wine in grocery stores, be aware also of the expansion, announced by Minister Fedeli, of beverage…
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Please be advised that the LCBO has posted a Request for Entries (“RFE”) # 2019-001 for ‘Wholesale Supply Agreements for Wine, Beer and Cider’ on Biddingo. If interested, you can…
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CFIG was informed today by the Ontario government, that what may have been missed in their communications at last week's announcement, was the date and process for the lottery system. …
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Today, at Yummy Market, an independent grocery store and CFIG member, Ontario Finance Minister Vic Fedeli announced changes to the existing framework that governs the sale of beer, wine and…
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As CFIG members are probably aware, last month the Federal government announced an energy grant to Loblaw that came as a surprise to CFIG and a number of other associations…
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Further to the special update we provided to our Ontario members last week on this issue, late yesterday the Ontario government released the report to the Minister of Finance by…
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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…
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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…
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Please see the letter from MasterCard outlining changes to interchange rates. Download letter.
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