Welcome to the OCSA Blog
Explore thought leadership updates on a wide range of topics relating to the OCSA and convenience store industry.
LCBO Convenience Agency Store Issues
The LCBO, for all intents and purposes, is a hierarchy that has not demonstrated an interest in the issues affecting
Minimum Wage Increase – January 1, 2022
An increase of minimum wage to $15.00 per hour effective January 2022. This decision has caught all small businesses off
Beverage Alcohol Update
Why aren’t the convenience stores able to sell alcohol yet? There is no one answer but a lot of this
Gas Thefts in Ontario Keep Growing
Gas thefts continue to increase throughout Ontario with the latest data showing over 27,000 drive offs from local Ontario gas
Focus on Contraband Tobacco is Needed Now
On behalf of 1000’s of family run convenience stores in Ontario, the OCSA is reaching out to the Ontario government
RELX International Now in Canada
RELX International, a supplier of vape products, has joined the Ontario Convenience Stores Association (OCSA), enabling it to work more
November Top Up Promotion -Lets ‘Top Up’
Another exciting promotion from our friends at the OLG supporting the channel with incentives for our members. Lottery sales in
OCSA Partners with Liquid Avatar Technologies for Digital Age Verification Program
The partnership will create Smart Age program utilizing Liquid Avatar’s LAVCE platform to provide the capability for the OCSA and
Pop Daddy Now Available in Ontario
Pop Daddy has just joined the OCSA as we are pleased to have such tasty snacks available in Ontario. Pop