Retail crime has become a growing problem in Canada, with retailers across the country reporting losses due to theft and other criminal activities. As a result, the Retail Council of Canada (RCC) has been working with law enforcement agencies and government officials to find solutions to this issue. Recently, the RCC has called on the Alberta Minister of Safety to join the discussion and help find ways to combat retail crime in the province.
The RCC is a not-for-profit organization that represents retailers across Canada. Its mission is to promote and advance the interests of the retail industry in Canada by providing advocacy, education, and networking opportunities to its members. One of the key issues that the RCC has been working on is retail crime.
According to a survey conducted by the RCC, retail crime is a significant problem in Canada. The survey found that 79% of retailers in Canada have experienced some form of theft, and 44% have seen an increase in theft over the past year. The most commonly stolen items are cosmetics, electronics, and clothing. In addition to theft, retailers also face other types of crime, such as vandalism, fraud, and cybercrime.
The RCC has been working with law enforcement agencies and government officials to find solutions to this problem. In 2018, the RCC launched the Retail Organized Crime (ROC) initiative, which brings together retailers, law enforcement agencies, and other stakeholders to share information and develop strategies to combat retail crime. The ROC initiative has been successful in reducing retail crime in some areas, but more needs to be done.
In a recent letter to the Alberta Minister of Safety and Solicitor General, the RCC called on the minister to join the discussion on retail crime and work with the RCC and other stakeholders to find solutions. The letter emphasized the need for a coordinated approach to combat retail crime, with law enforcement agencies, retailers, and government officials working together.
The RCC also proposed a number of specific solutions, including increased penalties for retail crime, better training for law enforcement agencies, and the development of a database to track retail crime. The RCC also called for increased funding for law enforcement agencies to help them combat retail crime.
The Alberta Minister of Safety has yet to respond to the RCC’s call to action, but the RCC is hopeful that the minister will join the discussion and work with the organization and other stakeholders to find solutions to this growing problem.
The RCC believes that by working together, retailers, law enforcement agencies, and government officials can reduce retail crime in Alberta and across Canada.
In conclusion, retail crime is a growing problem in Canada, and retailers across the country are calling for action. The Retail Council of Canada has been working with law enforcement agencies and government officials to find solutions, and has called on the Alberta Minister of Safety to join the discussion. By working together, retailers, law enforcement agencies, and government officials can find ways to combat retail crime and protect Canadian businesses.
