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Government’s decision to exempt food from new retaliatory tariffs will protect Canadian jobs, food affordability

While Canada still faces significant challenges from U.S. tariffs, Restaurants Canada is pleased by the federal government’s decision…

National

Restaurants Canada applauds Conservative commitment to roll back alcohol excise tax

Restaurants Canada is extremely pleased by the Conservative Party of Canada’s commitment to roll back the alcohol excise…

National

Federal parties can protect jobs and affordability by permanently exempting all food from GST/HST, in face of new U.S. tariffs

The next government can protect the 1.2 million workers in the foodservice industry, improve food affordability for Canadians…

Economist’s Notebook

GST/HST Holiday Leads to Significant Jump in Foodservice Sales in January

Based on data from Statistics Canada, commercial foodservice sales began 2025 on a strong note with a 7.5%…

Manitoba

Restaurants Canada and MRFA Praise Kinew Government Budget: Several Initiatives Outlined Today Will Secure Restaurant Locations and Jobs

Restaurants Canada and the Manitoba Restaurant and Foodservices Association (MRFA) are pleased to see the Manitoba government’s new…

Economist’s Notebook

Loyalty programs help make dining out more affordable for younger Canadians

A recent survey of Canadians by Angus Reid found that four in 10 Gen Zs are using a…

National

Restaurant transactions 7.6% higher during GST and HST holiday

Restaurant transactions increased by 7.6 percentage points on average during the GST and HST holiday, according to new…

National

Foodservice sector reaches highest employment since start of the pandemic, thanks to GST holiday: Extending tax relief creates and protects jobs

Employment in the foodservice sector increased to its highest level since the start of the pandemic in January,…

Ontario

Restaurants Canada applauds expansion of LCBO wholesale discount pricing and other key supports for restaurants and bars

This afternoon, joined by Treasury Board President Caroline Mulroney,  Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy announced plans for the…

National

Restaurants Canada statement on U.S. trade tariffs and Canadian retaliatory measures

The Canadian restaurant and foodservice industry is deeply concerned about the 25% tariffs announced by President Trump. These…