Finance committee  That's what we want to ensure. Right now, as mobile penetrates the market, what we're calling for is an update to the code of conduct to indicate that mobile payments would be treated as card-present, not—

Finance committee  At the present time, the members have expressed concern that we don't migrate into that card-not-present arena. As to how they're being applied right now, I'd have to get back to you on that.

Finance committee  Certainly, a competitive landscape ensures any savings are passed along to the consumers. I think we've seen that in some of the tariff relief that has been introduced by the government, to draw an analogy. But some of our concerns are.... Indeed, there may be savings resulting f

Finance committee  Certainly in the current environment of a card-not-present transaction where the chip and PIN are not used, that is indeed why there is that premium. We understand that, and we recognize there is that need. But in a mobile environment where there is not that same risk, where ther

Finance committee  Good afternoon, and thank you, Mr. Chairman. I appreciate the opportunity to present to you and your committee today. As many of you will know, the RCC's, Retail Council of Canada's members are small and large businesses across the country and represent more than 45,000 storefr

Agriculture committee  I think there are a couple of aspects to your question. One, I think there certainly is an opportunity for more education, and I think part of the responsibility that everybody who sits at this table and around this room has is to provide education. At the same time, as a retail

Agriculture committee  Mr. Chair and members of the committee, thank you very much for the opportunity to join you here today to talk about some of the initiatives that the Retail Council has undertaken with respect to animal welfare. Just briefly about the Retail Council, we are celebrating our 50th