The newly elected Grocery Code Board members, Class E representatives, are: Giancarlo Trimarchi, Vince’s Market; and John Pritchett, Powell’s Supermarket. Industry stakeholders who are members of Canada’s Grocery Code of Conduct vote... Read more
On October 1, 2026, the general minimum wage rate in Ontario will increase to $17.95 an hour, which is based on the Consumer Price Index. Under the Employment Standards Act (ESA), the new wage rates must be published on a Government of Ontario w... Read more
Attached, please find information regarding an update to Canada’s one and two dollar circulation coins that the Mint has proposed to government, with a 2027 launch target. Importantly, the electromagnetic signature of these coins will remain unc... Read more
Please take a moment to read the messages from your three candidates. CFIG would also like to thank these individuals for putting their names forward, reflecting their desire to ensure independent grocers have strong and capable voices on our Gr... Read more
The webinar, Understanding the Office of the Grocery Sector Code of Conduct (OGSCC)’s Dispute Resolution Management Process (DRMP). A recording can be found here. The webinar led by Stéphanie Blondin, Deputy Director of the OGSCC, provided a cle... Read more
Regina, Saskatchewan, February 24, 2026 – Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is pleased to announce that Drive Away Hunger 2025 partners have donated 635 million meals, helping families... Read more
See how Canadian households are spending their money with Statistics Canada new data visualization tool to illustrate Canadians’ spending habits across various categories. This tool allows users to view and compare average expenditures per house... Read more
The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development has updated information on the new requirements related to publicly advertised job postings and job posting platforms that came into effect on January 1, 2026. Ontario’s new me... Read more
January 26, 2026 Ottawa, Ontario The global landscape is rapidly changing, leaving economies, businesses, and workers under a cloud of uncertainty. In response, Canada’s new government is focused on what we can control: building a stronger econo... Read more
SHARON, ON, January 26, 2026: Vince’s has announced the results of its 2025 Community Product Initiative (CPI), presenting a $34,835 donation to the Alzheimer Societies of York Region, Simcoe County, and Durham Region. Representatives from these... Read more
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