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Jan 20

Launch of public consultation on the proposed Safe Food for Canadians Regulations

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Dear Colleagues, As part of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s commitment to strengthen Canada's world-class food safety system, we continue to pursue the goal of bringing the Safe Food for…

Dec 22

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What you need to know about the small business deduction

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Do you run a small business in Canada? You may be eligible for the small business deduction. What is the small business deduction? Eligible businesses can claim the 17.5%…

Nov 02

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Competition Bureau Investigation Update

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The Globe & Mail reported that the Competition Bureau has stepped up its investigation of Loblaw Cos. Ltd. and its pricing practices with its suppliers. The paper reported that the…

Oct 28

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Wine hits grocery shelves in Ontario

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Starting today, 67 grocery stores across Ontario can sell both domestic and imported wine, as well as beer and cider, increasing convenience and choice for consumers. Charles Sousa, Minister of…

Oct 12

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Letter to Hon. Bill Morneau on online shopping

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October 5th, 2016 Hon. Bill Morneau, M.P., P.C., Minister of Finance 90 Elgin Street, 17th Floor, Ottawa, Ontario Sent by e-mail: Bill.Morneau@parl.gc.ca Dear Minister: I am writing to…

Sep 15

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Wal-Mart’s Visa ban spreads to Manitoba

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Wal-Mart Canada Corp. will stop accepting Visa credit cards in all 16 of its Manitoba stores starting from October 24, according to a report in the Globe and Mail. The…

Sep 15

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Finance minister looks into credit-card fees

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According to a Toronto Star report, the Canadian Finance Minister said an assessment of Visa and MasterCard’s fee charges to merchants will be conducted to ensure that they have kept…

Aug 22

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Licensed Natural Gas Marketers and Electricity Retailers

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Companies that sell energy under contract to households and small businesses in Ontario must be licensed by the OEB. However, we do not regulate their prices. These companies, also known…

Aug 22

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Helping Small Businesses Save Energy

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Significant strides have been made in transforming Ontario’s electricity system into one that is clean, reliable and affordable. Since 2003, more than $30 billion has been invested in cleaner generation…

May 30

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Electricity costs – why they’re up

By admin Advocacy, Industry Affairs, Policy Agenda

In a recent Toronto Star column by Martin Regg Cohn, he talks about the reason hydro prices are rising so fast. He points to an article by my colleagues Robert Benzie…

Policy Agenda

Launch of public consultation on the proposed Safe Food for Canadians Regulations

What you need to know about the small business deduction

Competition Bureau Investigation Update

Wine hits grocery shelves in Ontario

Letter to Hon. Bill Morneau on online shopping

Wal-Mart’s Visa ban spreads to Manitoba

Finance minister looks into credit-card fees

Licensed Natural Gas Marketers and Electricity Retailers

Helping Small Businesses Save Energy

Electricity costs – why they’re up

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