JOIN OCSA

Beer Store Rules And Regulations In Ontario

Here is the Ontario government document outlining the rules and regulations for Beer Stores operations in Ontario The OCSA and its members have been increasingly concerned about the foreign-owned Beer Store selling products that are typically found in convenience stores. The OCSA have expressed their concerns to government. Thank you to members for their active […]

Toronto Crime Stoppers Launches Gas Theft Awareness Campaign

Crimestoppers partners with Canadian Fuels Association, Ontario Convenience Stores Association and Canadian Independent Petroleum Marketers Association on province-wide initiative. October 16, 2012 — If you ever thought stealing gas was not a crime, think again. Today it was announced that Toronto Crime Stoppers in cooperation with the Canadian Fuels Association, the Ontario Convenience Stores Association […]

Convenience stores take legal action against City of Toronto plastic bag by-law

November 15, 2012 – Toronto – Citing the harm to Toronto businesses, the Ontario Convenience Stores Association (OCSA) has moved forward with legal action against the City of Toronto to halt the implementation of the City’s proposed plastic bag by-law, which is set to take effect on January 1, 2013. On behalf of its members […]

Toronto Council Withdraws Bag Ban

November 28, 2012 – Toronto – The Ontario Convenience Stores Association announced today it was pleased that Toronto City Council has decided to withdraw its controversial plastic bag by-law, which was set to go into effect January 1, 2013. While the OCSA is still studying the impact of the Council decision and the resolutions it […]

National Non-Smoking Week

Two things Ontario convenience stores are doing to keep tobacco from kids – and two things the Government can do to help. Convenience stores are on the front lines keeping cigarettes from youth. With the spotlight on smoking prevention during National Non-Smoking Week, the Ontario Convenience Stores Association (OCSA) is highlighting the ways in which […]

The End of the Penny in Canada

On Monday, February 4, 2013 Canada’s one cent coin will be officially discontinued and this presents certain issues for retailers that must be addressed. A guide for C-Store operators to help your associates understand how to manage this changeover. Many C-store retailers have been wondering about the demise of the penny and how it is […]

OCSA 10th Annual Gathering “The Race Is On”

This event will be held once again at Woodbine Entertainment with a five (5) star dining experience – it is the C-Store Industry’s greatest networking and retailer event. Every year we are sold out, so please register early. To preview and download the form, click here

New Credit Card Rules

NEW CREDIT CARD RULES New regulations that apply to credit cards and loans offered by federally regulated financial institutions are now in effect. The regulations enhance consumers’ access to clear information about key details of these financial products, such as interest rates, fees and penalty charges. They also strengthen consumers’ rights by limiting certain business […]

Reverse The Bag Ban Coalition

A 15 year old tree yields 700 paper bags On Monday October 29th, the fight against the plastic bag ban was assembled at City Hall to announce that a coalition has been formed to challenge Toronto’s City Hall’s decision to ban plastic bags effective January 1, 2013.  The ReverseTheBagBan.ca coalition is comprised of environmentalists, manufacturers, recyclers, […]