The CCSA Blog

On May 23rd, 2018, Bill S-5, An Act to Amend the Tobacco Act and the Non-Smokers Health Act became law, laying the groundwork for plain packaging and other standardization measures.

You operate a legal, respected and trusted business that serves and employs people from the community. It’s time to speak up and be heard!

An annual community event, Convenience Store Day is scheduled for August 29^th, 2018. Since 2012, C-Store Day has celebrated the contributions that convenience stores make to their communities, while helping to raise money for charity. 

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With the imminent legalization of marijuana, a new public opinion poll shows that nearly 9 out of 10 of Canadians support applying the current branding and packaging regulations to both tobacco and marijuana cigarettes. 

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While caffeine remains one of the world’s most sought-after pick-me-ups in the world, it is a good time and a great time to get the low down on exactly how much caffeine you are consuming.

While the CCSA is encouraged by some measures in today’s federal budget to support small businesses, the government’s decision to hike excise rates could upend the commitment to fight contraband tobacco. 

The CCSA is proud to announce that Ricola has joined the CCSA as a National Associate Member for 2018. We are happy that Ricola has identified c-stores as a priority retail channel for their products, which focus on the health and wellness of their customers.

As federal legislation regarding plain packaging for tobacco products works its way through the system, two important pieces of evidence could, and should, have an impact on how our lawmakers decide to proceed.

On Wednesday, August 30^th, Canadians from coast to coast to coast will take time out of their day to help celebrate their local convenience store and the special place it holds in the community.  

Health Canada is in the midst of consulting on whether to restrict food advertising to children under 17. It seems this 'consultation' is nothing more than a rubber stamp for public measures to protect us from ourselves.

There is a $5 billion issue that's been simmering right under Canadians noses, and the federal government may finally be ready to do something about it.