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New Brunswick’s Pay Transparency Act introduces salary ranges in job postings, bans salary history inquiries, and protects wage discussions. Private-sector wage reporting begins in 2029 for those with 100+ employees and in 2030 for 50–99 employees.
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One year into leading RCC, President & CEO Kim Furlong sits down with Michael LeBlanc to talk about the mandate that brought her back to RCC and the newly newly approved strategic plan.
Listen to The Voice of Retail #podcast now: hubs.ly/Q04Cbkgh0
Presented by Konek.
The Ontario government intends to make daylight saving time permanent in Kenora and the northwestern regions of Ontario that have historically been aligned with neighbouring Manitoba. The proposed regulatory change would be implemented by November 1, 2026. hubs.ly/Q04BT7nf0
📱 Shoppers are increasingly asking AI what to buy.
Join SAS for a webinar exploring how leading retailers are using customer data, predictive insights, and AI-powered decisioning to engage shoppers in more relevant and timely ways.
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Catch up on this week's retail news, including Lee Valley Tools CFO dealing with constant disruptions, the polite driverless 18-wheeler, and more! hubs.ly/Q04C4HNn0
Get it all on Friday mornings with the #RetailThisWeek newsletter. Sign up here: hubs.ly/Q04C4HPC0
RCC published an op-ed in BIV examining the province’s card-check union certification system. Since B.C. eliminated the mandatory secret ballot in 2022, certification applications have grown significantly but verification standards have not kept pace. hubs.ly/Q04BT76d0
On November 27, Danni Peirce and Melanie Singh share what’s shaping Loblaw’s priorities and what they look for in a supplier partner.
Come away with a clearer view of where Loblaw sees opportunity and what it takes to be a valued partner.
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Got questions about submitting to the 2027 Canadian Grand Prix? We're here to help.
Join us on November 12, 2026 for a live Information Session covering everything you need to know before you submit.
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The Supreme Court of Canada will hear an industry appeal challenging the federal designation of plastic manufactured items as toxic under CEPA, which underpins the single-use plastics ban. The prohibition remains while the appeal proceeds.
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Join us November 3 for a webinar exploring what’s driving purchase decisions for the next generation of consumers and what retailers and brands need to do to build trust, loyalty, and relevance. 🛍️
🔗 FREE for RCC Members. Register here: hubs.ly/Q04BP4pR0
The 2026 RCC x Leger Holiday Shopping Survey is here.
This year, the results are also an interactive dashboard, so you can compare any question by region, age and gender.
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→ Read the report: hubs.ly/Q04BLP7H0
We’re pleased to welcome the Honourable Todd McCarthy, Ontario’s Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks, as our opening speaker on October 28.
⌛ Only 1 week to go until RCC’s Retail Sustainability Conference!
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Ready to help end plastic waste? EFS-plastics' domestically sourced 100% post-consumer recycled resins are customized for your packaging needs. Partner with EFS-plastics to get your circular solution! hubs.ly/Q04Br3Q20
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Having a social purpose is just the beginning. How do you put it into practice?
The free Social Purpose Toolkit provides practical guidance, tools and examples to help businesses develop and embed their purpose—and turn intention into action.
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Tune in to this week's episode of The Voice of Retail #podcast, featuring McGill University professor Maxime Cohen, explaining how gen AI tools are putting AI-driven pricing strategy within reach of independent retailers and businesses of every size.
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🎄 Inform your holiday strategy with the latest consumer data from the 2026 RCC x Leger Holiday Shopping Survey on October 20.
🔗 Register for free: hubs.ly/Q04BqfSZ0
Catch up on this week's retail news, including Aritizia raising its sales outlook, France fridge cyber attack, and more! hubs.ly/Q04BpFP30
Get it all on Friday mornings with the #RetailThisWeek newsletter. Sign up here: hubs.ly/Q04BpFFB0
🎙️ This week on The Voice of Retail #podcast, Suzana Colic, Managing Director and Retail Industry Lead at Accenture Canada, unpacks Accenture’s 20th annual holiday survey.
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Presented by Konek.
♻️ Textile circularity, global supply chains, beverage packaging, and circular packaging solutions are all on the agenda at RCC’s Retail Sustainability Conference.
Only 2 weeks to go! See the full agenda and buy tickets here: hubs.ly/Q04B9V5V0
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Every red carpet has an entrance. Yours is a category.
✨ This is the night Canada’s grocery and CPG industry celebrates its best new products. Choose from 52 categories, submit by November 30, and give your team a moment they’ll remember.
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