The Office of Grocery Sector Code of Conduct (OGSCC) is advising businesses that they can begin joining the organization starting in June, coinciding with the launch of a new website and member portal. The dues structure has now been approved by the interim Board of Directors. However, non-membership dues will be collected until January 2026, allowing members to join in 2025 without incurring any fees for the remainder of the calendar year. 

The dues structure for the OGSCC can be found here: https://canadacode.org/faq/

Active membership recruitment won’t start until the fall. Once all final governance documents, including the dispute resolution mechanism, are finalized, early membership will be available at the end of June 2025 for those who want to get involved right away.

By joining early, businesses will:

• -  Be recognized as committed to the principles and provisions of the Canada Grocery Code
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• -  Gain early access to educational resources as they become available, including FAQs and guidance materials
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• -  Receive regular updates from the OGSCC on implementation progress, news, and tools to support Code alignment

Becoming a member of the OGSCC signals your organization’s commitment to fair dealing, transparency, and the effective implementation of the Code. When the interim board transitions to a permanent structure, only members in good standing will be eligible for board appointment, so don’t wait to get involved.

More information will be shared in the next newsletter about how to sign up. In the meantime, feel free to email:  info@canadacode.org.

Source:  The Office of Grocery Sector Code of Conduct May 13, 2025 newsletter