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Apr 28

Ontario Giving Workers, Retailers and Consumers More Choice on Family Day and Victoria Day

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As part of its plan to protect Ontario, support workers and businesses, and provide more choice and convenience for families, the provincial government is proposing changes that would allow retail…

Apr 01

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New Grocery Code Board members

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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…

Apr 01

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Ontario’s minimum wage will increase on October 1, 2026

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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…

Mar 30

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Update to Canada’s One and Two Dollar Coins

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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…

Mar 23

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By admin Press Releases

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…

Mar 03

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Webinar: Understanding the DRMP

By admin Advocacy, Industry Affairs, News, Policy Agenda

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,…

Feb 24

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Drive Away Hunger partners donate 635 million

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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 put nutritious meals on the table, easing pressure on household budgets, and reducing food waste across Canada. “Food insecurity affects our families, neighbours and communities. These donations are…

Feb 17

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LCBO Information Hub Website Unveiled

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The Doing Business with LCBO – is the information hub for LCBO's beverage alcohol suppliers, grocery partners and licensees. This site is the destination for all information related to working with the LCBO.…

Feb 13

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Statistics Canada’s New Data Visualization Tool on Household Spending

By admin Advocacy, Industry Affairs, News, Policy Agenda

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…

Feb 04

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New Ontario requirements for publicly advertised job postings that came into effect on January 1, 2026

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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…

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Ontario Giving Workers, Retailers and Consumers More Choice on Family Day and Victoria Day

New Grocery Code Board members

Ontario’s minimum wage will increase on October 1, 2026

Update to Canada’s One and Two Dollar Coins

Webinar: Understanding the DRMP

Drive Away Hunger partners donate 635 million

LCBO Information Hub Website Unveiled

Statistics Canada’s New Data Visualization Tool on Household Spending

New Ontario requirements for publicly advertised job postings that came into effect on January 1, 2026

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