OCSA illegal tobacco awareness campaign
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OCSA Submission on E-Cigarette Regulation
The OCSA is a not-for-profit trade association that represents the interests of over 6,000 convenience store retailers operating throughout Ontario. The convenience store (c-store) sector is an integral part of the business community of Ontario. Our stores are vital economic and social hubs in the communities they serve, including providing services to some areas that […]
Tobacco Tax Rate Increases
Ontario’s tobacco tax rates are increasing. Official details of the changes published are available here.
Enforcement Team Created to Fight Contraband Tobacco in Ontario
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Create a New Contraband Task Force Located within the OPP’s Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, the new team will be dedicated to investigating the smuggling and trafficking of contraband tobacco and will work closely with local, provincial, national and international enforcement agencies to combat and eliminate sophisticated contraband tobacco networks across Ontario. […]
13th Annual Race is On Networking Event 2016
THE 13TH ANNUAL OCSA GALA “THE RACE IS ON” Networking Event Woodbine Race Track Woodbine Entertainment Centre Monday, March 7, 2016 Reception: 4:30 pm Special Guest Speaker – Dr. Terry Flynn- Managing Risk in Your Business – 6:00 pm Dinner: 6:30 pm Racing/Slots: 7:30 pm Tickets: 8 at $4,000 per table, plus HST = $4,520 […]
Ontario Bill # 45 Updates and Clarification
The OCSA has completed a meeting with the Ministry of Health and Wellness on Friday December 4th to clarify areas of concern under bill #45 that take effect on January 1st 2016 as well as E Cigarettes and vapour for our members as follows: Flavour Bans: Effective January 1, 2016 all tobacco products with flavours […]
Convenience Store Retailers Welcome Measures in Bill 139 to Address Illegal Tobacco
CONVENIENCE STORE RETAILERS WELCOME MEASURES IN BILL 139 TO ADDRESS ILLEGAL TOBACCO TORONTO, ONTARIO – (Marketwire – November 17th 2015) – Ontario’s convenience store retailers are welcoming a private member’s bill introduced by MPP Todd Smith (Prince Edward-Hastings) which seeks to address illegal tobacco through new measures for policing agencies and a public education […]
New Commemerative $20 Note
A Commemorative $20 Note On 10 September 2015, the Bank of Canada unveiled and issued a commemorative $20 note to mark the historic reign of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. This commemorative note has the same security features as notes in the current Polymer series. The difference is that the large window contains new visual […]
2016 Convenience U CARWACS Show
The 2016 Convenience U CARWACS Show Tuesday March 8 & Wednesday March 9, 2016 The International Centre | Toronto Retailer registration for the event can be done through this link (click here). Use promo code OCSA to get in for free!
Queen’s Park Lobby Day
The third annual OCSA Queen’s Park Day was once again a great success, from the initial briefings by Sussex and Summa to the Question Period, MPP meetings and OCSA reception. I strongly believe our relationship at Queen’s Park with key decision makers – including 28 Members of Provincial Parliament – is strengthening both on an […]