Risk of a “No Deal” Brexit Moves to January 31, 2020 On 28 October, the EU Commission published its decision to accept the request from the UK to further extend Article 50 until 31 January 2020. U.K. withdrawal from the E.U. can take place earlier on 1 December 2019 or 1 January 2020, if the withdrawal […]
New Ministers in Health, Environment and Foreign Affairs Prime Minister Trudeau has undertaken a significant shuffle of his cabinet following October’s federal election. Of specific interest to our industry, we now have new Ministers in the key portfolios of Health, Environment & Climate Change, and Foreign Affairs. Mary Ng, who was first elected to Parliament in a […]
Cosmetics Alliance is continuing our important partnership with SmartLabel Canada and FCPC through a series of educational webinars. With the growing need to provide consumer transparency, our members should be aware of this important initiative being undertaken in Canada. Last month, CA hosted a free educational webinar for members to learn about SmartLabel and its […]
Jim Hicks makes his famous phone calls to Winners Every year, Cosmetics Alliance and leaders in the beauty industry come together to honour the best customer service in Canadian beauty retail. We receive approximately 1,200 nominations across categories recognizing exceptional cosmeticians, beauty advisors, fragrance advisors, skincare therapists, demonstrators, trainers, vendor sales representatives, drug store teams and […]
Members learned about important recruitment trends that are impacting industry in Canada Cosmetics Alliance recent Executive Briefing & Network Event boasted an attendance of over 60 people – our largest attendance yet! The event was hosted by LHH Knightsbridge, an executive recruitment agency based in Toronto. Guests and members came from a variety of professional […]
“It’s Still Not Business as Usual” Theme for 2019 Event As a collaborative industry association with FCPC (Food & Consumer Products of Canada), CA was invited to participate in this annual event which included speakers on a range of topics that highlighted the fast pace of change facing industry leaders. From international trade and the […]
Earlier this summer, Brian and Sandra Stewart of the Rob Stewart Sharkwater Foundation, and owners of long standing member company Tribute Entertainment Media Group, presented to the ICCR Steering Committee, Government, Industry and other stakeholders at ICCR-13 in Montreal in July. The Stewarts provided an overview of the amazing work of their late son […]
Q: What is cannabis? A: Cannabis refers to the plant Cannabis Sativa. This includes hemp and marijuana. It includes any part of a cannabis plant, including cannabinoids. The psychoactive component of the drug, THC, is used for recreational purposes. Cannabis also contains non-psychoactive components, including CBD, which contributes to its medicinal uses. Q: What […]
