The convenience industry has a significant impact on the Canadian economy, generating $53.4 billion in sales and supporting 182,000 jobs.

There are more than 21,800 stores located in 5,000 communities --both small and large -- coast to coast.

Convenience stores are major tax collectors for governments -- 47% of all sales are tax. That's $24.9 billion going into government treasuries.

With expansion into Ontario c-stores, beverage alcohol is now a $949 million category across the country. 

Half of Canadians shop at a convenience store at least once every week,