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 […]
Contraband Tobacco Levels in Ontario Reaching Alarming Rates According to New Study
Government Failure to Tackle Contraband Tobacco Highlights Double Standard Around Proposed Regulations for Marijuana The latest contraband study, conducted on behalf of the Ontario Convenience Stores Association (OCSA), reveals that the volume of contraband tobacco being consumed by Ontario residents continues to rise at an alarming rate in every region across the province. The […]
7-Eleven Canada to give Consumers more Nutrition Information
7-Eleven Boosts the Informed Dining Program by 600 Locations October 11, 2017 – Vancouver, B.C. – 7-Eleven Canada is making it easier for customers to make informed purchasing choices. Today, 7-Eleven joins the B.C. government’s Informed Dining program, adding 600 participating locations across Canada. 7-Eleven customers will have in-store access to information on calories, sodium and […]
Plain Packaging Issues
The Canadian federal government wants to remove all logos, colors, fonts and other stylistic features that let customers know just exactly what tobacco product they are buying. The impact on retailers is huge (security issues, customer service issues, etc). Tobacco products will be easier to counterfeit. In Ontario, every 1 in 3 cigarettes smoked are […]
Crime Stoppers: Sale of Illegal Cigarettes is Funding Bikers, Street Gangs and Terrorists
Ontario Association of Crime Stoppers Launches Hard-Hitting Public Awareness Campaign TORONTO – Monday, September 18, 2017 – Today, Crime Stoppers programs across Ontario officially launched a province-wide public awareness campaign to highlight the threats to our communities posed by the sale of illegal cigarettes. The campaign features a series of 30-second radio and print advertisements […]
Convenience Retailers concerned with effect of Ontario Labour Changes on Community Stores and Part-time Jobs
In a new member survey published this week, the Ontario Convenience Store Association (OCSA) found widespread concern among retailers about the unintended consequences resulting from Ontario’s surprise minimum wage increase, as well as other proposed labour changes. As a result of the legislation introduced by the Government of Ontario earlier this year, 83 per cent […]
Save Our Convenience Stores – OKBA
The OKBA has launched a campaign in Ontario called SOS – Save Our Stores that will be featured in a different community every month leading up to the June 7, 2018 Ontario election. The video highlights the hardships their members are facing in Ontario due to contraband tobacco, punishing hydro rates, minimum wages (too much too soon […]
Tobacco Retail Dealer’s Permit – Mandatory Registration
As announced in the 2017 Ontario Budget, tobacco retail dealers that currently hold a permit under the Retail Sales Tax Act (RSTA) are required to transition to the Tobacco Retail Dealer’s Permit (TRDP) before July 1, 2018. There is no cost to apply for the TRDP. Retail dealers can mail or fax a completed TRDP application […]