Press Releases
Released November 21, 2023: CICC Statement on the 2023 Federal Economic Statement
Released September 20, 2023: Canadians Losing Billions to Organized Crime: EY Canada Report Commissioned by CICC finds that contraband tobacco market continues to grow; funding organized crime across Canada
Released August 22, 2023: National Convenience Week 2023: Chasing one-million-dollar fundraising total for Make-A-Wish Canada
Released November 3, 3033: CICC’s reaction to the Fall 2022 Economic Statement, with a specific focus on efforts to reduce credit card fees
Released August 26, 2022: National Convenience Week 2022 will build on $700,000 fundraising total for Make-A-Wish Canada
Released February 22, 2022: British Columbia effectively given up its fight against contraband tobacco
Released December 2, 2021: Convenience stores shocked at timing and dramatic jump of record minimum
Released October 7, 2021: Convenience Stores Propose Made-in-Ontario Beverage Alcohol Sales: Pilot would help Ontario producers and retailers grow
Released August 19, 2021: Record-breaking 3125 stores participate in National Convenience Week to raise funds for Make-A-Wish Canada
Released June 4, 2021: On the frontline to reaching the goal line: CICC Supports Peel Hockey Hub, but says can’t afford to be complacent
Released May 31, 2021: Newfoundland and Labrador Budget Disproportionately Targets Convenience Sector : Tobacco tax will fuel contraband industry
Released April 20, 2021: BC Budget Will Help Illegal Market and Harm Local Convenience Stores
Released April 19, 2021: New Tobacco Tax in the Budget 2021 will fuel contraband
Released April 17, 2021: Nova Scotians Support More Beer and Wine Availability Through Convenience Stores
Released March 10, 2021: Ontario to recognize essential convenience industry during new “Convenience Store Week”
Released March 9, 2021: CICC Answers Ontario Premier’s Call for “All-Hands-On-Deck”. Convenience Store Distributors Volunteer to Assist with Vaccine Distribution – at No Additional Cost to Province
Released March 5, 2021: CICC Advocacy Win: Convenience Industry Receives Vaccine Priority in Ontario
Released December 18, 2020: Statement from Convenience Industry Council of Canada on Proposed Nicotine Regulations
Released December 14, 2020: COVID-19 Shutdown of Illegal Tobacco Manufacturing and Sale Leads to Spike in Legal Cigarette Sales
Released July 20, 2020: BC Regulations Fail to Address Youth Vaping
Released July 13, 2020: Convenience Industry Opposes Retailer Liability for Face Mask Usage
Released June 12, 2020: Convenience Stores Applaud Action on Organized Crime, Contraband Tobacco
Released February 28, 2020: Ontario Government Favours Appearance over Substance in Dealing with Youth Vaping
Released February 20, 2020: Convenience Stores Most Successful at Keeping Vape out of the Hands of Youth
Released January 22, 2020: 85% of New Brunswickers Support Sale of Beer and Wine in Convenience Stores
Released December 13, 2019: CICC Supports Vaping Priorities Outlined in Minister of Health’s Mandate Letter
Released November 22, 2019: Prince Edward Island Vaping Crackdown Will Drive Former Smokers Back to Tobacco
Released November 18, 2019: 3 in 4 Specialty Vape Shops Illegally Targeting Youth
Released November 14, 2019: BC Regulations an Attack on Convenience Stores
Released November 1, 2019: New Brunswick Government Taking a Good First Step – Now it’s time to level the playing field
Released October 25, 2019: New Vape Regulations Fail to Address Youth Vaping Issues
Released October 23, 2019: Convenience Stores mark Small Business Week by contributing to communities
Released September 13, 2019: Liberals pledge to eliminate swipe fees on sales tax: a win for Canadian convenience stores
Released August 27, 2019: Community leaders join convenience retailers to raise funds for Children’s Wish Foundation
Released May 27, 2019: Canada’s Convenience Stores Welcome Move to Expand Ontario Sales
Released May 1, 2019: Canada’s small business retailers demand action to fight illicit tobacco
Released April 11, 2019: Canada’s convenience industry welcomes Ontario budget actions that support small businesses
Released April 10, 2019: New poll reaffirms support for beverage alcohol in convenience stores ahead of Ontario budget
Released March 19, 2019: A strong middle class needs a strong and competitive small business community