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Mar 26

FREE Registration for CPMA 2021 Fresh Week

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Join produce industry members at the Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s (CPMA) upcoming 95th Convention and Trade Show, Fresh Week, which will be held virtually April 12-16, 2021. Registration is open and free! CPMA’s…

Mar 22

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Aspects of quality of employment in Canada, February and March 2020

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The labour market in Canada has experienced unprecedented changes over the last 12 months. Entire sectors of the economy have been subject to temporary restrictions on business activities as a result of…

Mar 22

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Retail Trade Statistics Canada Report, January 2021

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Retail sales fell for the second consecutive month, down 1.1% to $52.5 billion in January. Sales declined in 6 of 11 subsectors, representing 39.4% of retail sales. English: https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/210319/dq210319a-eng.htm French: https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/210319/dq210319a-fra.htm

Mar 18

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B.C.’s Front-line workers prioritized as COVID-19 vaccine rollout accelerates

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More than 300,000 front-line workers, including first responders, grocery store employees, and teachers and child care workers, will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations over the coming weeks as the Province’s…

Mar 17

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Letter from the Honourable Ernie Hardeman, Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

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Letter from the Honourable Ernie Hardeman, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

Mar 12

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Freson Bros. First Edmonton Store Grand Opening

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Alberta's Freson Bros. opened a new store in south Edmonton on March 5. The store located on 5139 Mullen Road features locally sourced food. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALSsNYmsRl0

Mar 08

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Energy Assessment

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The IESO is working with NRCan on this initiative. Are you a small or medium-sized business interested in becoming more energy efficient? An energy assessment can help identify energy-saving opportunities.…

Mar 05

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Phase 2 Vaccine Rollout & Toronto, Peel and North Bay-Parry Sound Return to Framework

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Here is an update on Ontario government’s plan to move into Phase 2 of the COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan; which focuses on vaccinating populations based on age and risk. This…

Mar 04

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Government probe onto ongoing grocer-supplier dispute confirms rift ‘needs attention’: Financial Post

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Read article in the Financial Post on why some in the sector are now certain something must be done to ease tensions between the major supermarket chains and their suppliers.…

Mar 02

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In B.C., Effective April 1, 2021, PST applies to retail sales of soda

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This communication is to notify you that soda beverages will no longer qualify for the PST exemption for food products for human consumption. We ask for your assistance in notifying…

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FREE Registration for CPMA 2021 Fresh Week

Aspects of quality of employment in Canada, February and March 2020

Retail Trade Statistics Canada Report, January 2021

B.C.’s Front-line workers prioritized as COVID-19 vaccine rollout accelerates

Letter from the Honourable Ernie Hardeman, Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

Freson Bros. First Edmonton Store Grand Opening

Energy Assessment

Phase 2 Vaccine Rollout & Toronto, Peel and North Bay-Parry Sound Return to Framework

Government probe onto ongoing grocer-supplier dispute confirms rift ‘needs attention’: Financial Post

In B.C., Effective April 1, 2021, PST applies to retail sales of soda

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