Menu Labelling: Questions and Answers
The intent of the Healthy Menu Choices Act, 2015 (HMCA) is to provide Ontarians with calorie information relating to standard food and drink items, when they eat out at, or order in from, regulated food service premises. Minister-appointed inspectors are responsible for inspecting regulated food service premises and enforcing compliance with the HMCA and its […]
OCSA Responds to Ontario Budget; Calls for Comprehensive Plan to Address Illegal Tobacco Market
TORONTO, April 28th, 2017 /CNW/ – The Ontario Convenience Stores Association (OCSA) was disappointed that the recent Ontario budget did not include a comprehensive, holistic solution to the growing threat of illegal tobacco. While the government did announce an increase to the tobacco tax, this increase is just a band aid – while the legal […]
New challenges bring new opportunity for industry
The convenience store industry is rapidly changing, with unexpected competitors emerging daily and technological advancements front and centre. Speaking to a sold-out audience at this year’s Race Is On Gala, 7-Eleven Canada’s Doug Rosencrans spoke about how now more than ever, retailers need to be flexible and resilient in order to navigate the new conditions, […]
Industry issues worth discussing as election nears
Ontario is now heading into an election to decide the political party that will lead us over next four years. The last few years have been a rough ride for small businesses through the province and the convenience store industry has seen many new challenges, downloaded costs and disappointments. The OCSA is not endorsing any […]
Youth Job Connection to help offset wage increase
An increase to the provincial minimum wage presents a challenge for small businesses in Ontario. Fortunately, there are government incentives like the Youth Job Connection program that can help offset these costs. One such incentive involves hiring young workers. Here’s some guidance should you wish to participate in one of these employment programs and reap […]
The Faces of Responsible Retailing
We are proud of the many members we have at the OCSA and here are the faces of a few of the convenience store retailers who put in long hours to serve the 3 million people who come through our stores every day.
Changes Coming To Smoke-Free Ontario Act
Changes to the Smoke-Free Ontario Act are on the way. The new piece of legislature will regulate the sale, supply, use, display and promotion of both tobacco and vapour products while also regulating the smoking and vaping of medical cannabis. Furthermore, the comprehensive Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017 will replace the previous Smoke-Free Ontario Act as […]
2018 OCSA Race is On Gala and Networking Event
Attend the largest industry networking event in Canada and hear what 7-Eleven has planned for 2018 and beyond. Monday, March 5, 2018 Woodbine Entertainment Centre 4:30 pm – Registration and Networking 6:00 pm – Guest Speaker and Supper 7:30 pm – Races begin ** You must purchase your tickets in advance as this event sells […]
Peel Regional Police Crime Prevention Seminar at Convenience U 2018
Once again the OCSA is proud to be a supporter of the 2018 Convenience U Show being held at the Toronto Congress Centre on March 6 & 7th, 2018. Opening ceremonies will begin at 8:30 am on March 6 and you don’t want to miss the key note speaker: David Coletta (CEO Abacus Research) where […]
[NEW] Employee Standards Poster 2018
January 2, 2018, a new version of the Ministry of Labour’s Employment Standards Poster will be published (version 7.0). This replaces version 6.0. The poster describes important rights and requirements under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) and must be posted in the workplace where it is likely that employees will see it. Employers are […]