Ontario’s Tobacco Strategy
In the 2013 Budget, the government reaffirmed its commitment to the Smoke- Free Ontario Strategy aimed at protecting the health of Ontarians from tobacco use. Ontario is determined to have the lowest smoking rates in Canada and to reduce the supply of low-cost, illegal tobacco available to young people. Building stronger partnerships with First Nation […]
OCSA Lobby Day at Queen’s Park
The Ontario Convenience Stores Association hosted a very successful lobby day at Queen’s Park on Wednesday, October 30th. Retailers from across the province had one-on-one meetings with over 32 MPPs to discuss key issues the convenience store sector faces in Ontario. The four areas addressed were: contraband tobacco, the ability to sell beer and wine […]
MPP Statement on Contraband
As a result of the OCSA Lobby Day where we discussed contraband tobacco with all 32 MPP’s on the day, MPP Vic Fedeli of Nippissing contacted North Bay and asked for a copy of the resolution sent to Queen’s Park. Today MPP Fedeli read a member statement in the house about contraband tobacco ask he […]
Convenience Store Chains Pledge to Dedicate One-Third of Retailing Space to Ontario Craft Beer and Ontario Wines
The convenience store sector is saying that if the government will now open up beer and wine to convenience stores, they have a strong commitment from all the chain stores in Ontario to support Ontario-made wine and craft beer. We are committing our stores to voluntarily set aside at least 30% of beer and wine […]
Making the case for beer and wine in corner stores – The Globe and Mail
Today the Globe and Mail did an article on why convenience stores in Ontario should be able to sell beer and wine in their local communities. The complete article is available online at the Globe and Mail – click here.
OCSA Submission to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario
Ontario Convenience Stores Association (OCSA) Submission to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) “Regulatory Modernization in Ontario’s Beverage Alcohol Industry” September 20, 2013 For the benefit of all small businesses in Ontario’s retail sector, the Ontario Convenience Stores Association (OCSA) strongly recommends that the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) […]
OCSA Healthy Kids Panel Recommendations
The OCSA is strongly committed to working with governments to ensure healthier living for Ontario communities and the families who reside within them. OCSA president, Dave Bryans, is a member of the Ontario Healthy Kid’s Panel which is made up of 18 members who’s goal is to develop recommendations on how Ontario can best make […]
OCSA Fighting Contraband Tobacco with Technology
The OCSA is connection retailers and customers with their local politicians through an in-store campaign that gives insights into the threats of contraband tobacco through an iPad. Placed at the point of sale, an iPad with information about contraband’s effects on small business owners, the losses of government revenue, and public safety concerns related […]
The Case for Expanded Alcohol Retailing in Ontario
Tom Moher Vice President and General Manager of Mac’s Ontario will be the Board of Trade luncheon speaker on Monday September 9th, 2013. Tom will be addressing the luncheon crowd on the following key points: Explore how a growing majority of Ontario consumers place a high value on convenience purchases Learn how an ‘adult’ alcohol […]
Consumer Survey On Contraband Tobacco In Ontario CStores
Dave Bryans was demonstrating new iPad technology that captures convenience store customer’s opinions on the issues caused by contraband tobacco being sold in communities. As a pilot, the OCSA has selected 60 stores to use these iPads to capture attitudes real-time and will use this information to better inform government and other stakeholders’ of Ontarian’s […]