Summer Mystery Shops by Public Health
It is imperative to remind all family run convenience Stores to ensure they have reviewed their policies for selling tobacco, vape and lottery tickets to prevent any failures when it comes to selling these age restricted programs. All local public health units will be hiring underage mystery shop employees to test c stores on your […]
Pre-Pay at the Pumps Bill 88
‘Protecting Ontarians by Enhancing Gas Station Safety to Prevent Gas and Dash Act, 2023’ This bill was passed in April 2023 and please find the link to the entire Bill that mandates GTA gas stations to implement Pre-Pay at the pumps to protect our employees and customers from drive offs as well as the business […]
Contraband Tobacco Remains a Big Issue
With the recent increases in cigarette prices as well as tax issues bestowed upon legal tobacco, we still see the issue of untaxed cigarettes sitting at 30-35 % in Ontario. Tobacco is a declining category but the best way we can shore up the instore business to constantly reminding our local MPP’s of the issues […]
Ontario Convenience Store Week 2023
It is a great privilege as hard-working convenience store families to be recognized by the Ford government with this dedicated week which is the last week of August. There are several ways a convenience store can participate in this week by simply contacting your local MPP’s office and inviting him/her to stop in your store […]
Premier Ford Commits to Beer in Convenience Stores
Leading up to the Victoria Day long weekend, on Monday, Premier Ford was asked by a reporter if he was going to walk away from his 5 year promise to consumers to modernize beer sales in Ontario in Convenience Stores. The Premier, in a video clip once again stated he is committed to having beer […]
Gas and Dash Legislation 2023
The OCSA has worked on the gas theft issue for a number of years years in order to protect the customers and employees at the gas stations. Today MPP Deepak Anand reintroduced ‘Protecting Ontarians by Enhancing Gas Station Safety to Prevent Gas and Dash Act 2023’. Once passed, this bill will provide workplace safety to […]
OCSA 2023 Board of Directors
It is our pleasure to announce the members of our new Board of Directors! We couldn’t be more excited to welcome these outstanding individuals to our team, as they bring with them a wealth of experience, knowledge, and passion for making the industry better. Our new board is made up of individuals from all across […]
OCSA Industry Dinner – Convenience Show -March 7
The OCSA is back with our annual industry dinner at the Convenience show! After the trade show closes at 5:00, the OCSA will be hosting a reception and cocktails at 5:00 with the dinner to start at 6:00 pm. This year we are honoured to have Duncan Hannay, CEO of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming […]
Toronto Convenience Show – March 7-8 2023
The OCSA is a key partner in the Toronto Convenience & Carwax Show. This year, they have moved locations and the event will be held at the International Centre, 6900 Airport Road (not the Congress Centre) Use promo code OCSA to get in for free. Tickets are also available for the OCSA Convenience Show Dinner […]
Retail Robbery Prevention
Prevention Tips & Information General protective measures • Keep the interior, front and rear entrances well lighted • Keep advertising and merchandise out of windows as much as possible • Always keep the rear and side doors locked • Maintain a record of decoy or “bait” currency to be given to a robber • Be […]