OCSA Invited to Ontario Government’s 2024 Budget Announcement
On Monday March 25, OCSA’s President, Kenny Shim, and Executive Director, Donna Montminy, were invited by the Honourable Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance, to attend the Ontario Government’s 2024 budget announcement. Of importance to the Ontario Convenience Stores Association, is the Modernization of the Tobacco Tax Act. In particular, the increasing fines to those who […]
OCSA Partnership with Moneris for Preferred Rates
OCSA has partnered with Moneris®, Canada’s leading payment processor, to offer OCSA members preferred rates for credit and debit card payment processing. These rates may benefit all convenience stores in Ontario. As a member of the OCSA, I can attest the Moneris deal negotiated by the association will save my four (4) stores hundreds of […]
Kenny Shim – President of the OCSA
The OCSA Board of Directors would like to announce Kenny Shim as President of the OCSA and Donna Montminy as Executive Director. Kenny is an independent store owner, a Director on the OCSA board as well as the President of the OKBA. Donna has been with the OCSA for fourteen years running the operations of […]
Ontario Vaping Tax
Ontario is poised to implement an increase in the cost of vaping products through the introduction of a provincial excise duty, as outlined in the recent fall economic statement by Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy. The proposed tax measure will effectively augment the existing federal duty rates, resulting in a significant rise in the tax on […]
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CEBA Repayment Extension – Important Update
On September 14, 2023, the Prime Minister made a significant announcement regarding CEBA loans, offering vital support to small businesses and not-for-profit organizations. Here are the key details: Extended Deadlines: 1. Partial Loan Forgiveness – pay back $40,000 of the $60,000 borrowed The repayment deadline for CEBA loans, allowing for partial loan forgiveness of up […]
OCSA 2023 Board of Directors
It is our pleasure to announce the members of our new Board of Directors! We couldn’t be more excited to welcome these outstanding individuals to our team, as they bring with them a wealth of experience, knowledge, and passion for making the industry better. Our new board is made up of individuals from all across […]
OCSA Industry Dinner – Convenience Show -March 7
The OCSA is back with our annual industry dinner at the Convenience show! After the trade show closes at 5:00, the OCSA will be hosting a reception and cocktails at 5:00 with the dinner to start at 6:00 pm. This year we are honoured to have Duncan Hannay, CEO of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming […]
Self Serve Lottery Terminals in Ontario
Ontario Lottery and Gaming has approval to bring self serve lottery terminals into convenience and grocery stores. Subject to further government approvals, the plan is to begin introducing terminals into retail locations in the second half of 2023 into busy stores. The goal is to bring convenience to the customer and to reduce lines at […]
Gas Theft Issues – Protect Your Business & Get Involved
The OCSA has worked closely with the Ontario Association of Police Chiefs to encourage the government to act on this industry issue and will continue to advocate for prepay for gas at all self serve islands while allowing for stations to offer full service to customers where an attendant can guarantee no gas thefts. Gas […]