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Opinion – Temporary workers can help save struggling rural restaurants (Hamilton Spectator – April 9, 2026)

An oped written by: Kelly Higginson, President & CEO, Restaurants Canada Published in The Hamilton Spectator, here. On…

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Restaurants Canada calls on provinces to urgently opt-in to temporary TFW cap increase for rural regions

Rural restaurants are waiting to hear from provincial governments on whether they will receive a temporary reprieve for…

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FAQ: Rural Temporary Foreign Workers Increase

While Restaurants Canada sees the increase to 15% for Temporary Foreign Workers (TFWs) in rural areas as a positive step, we know…

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Restaurants Canada encouraged by changes to Temporary Foreign Worker Program for rural communities

Today’s federal government announcement of temporary changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program to help employers experiencing severe labour shortages is a first…

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Restaurants Canada statement on Premier Eby’s call to eliminate Temporary Foreign Worker Program

Premier David Eby’s comments on the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program are missing the reality of the foodservice…

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Restaurants Canada says supply of Temporary Foreign Works represents only a small but critical percentage of the total workforce.

In response to the Leader of the Official Opposition’s calls today to scrap the Temporary Foreign Worker program, Restaurants…

Recruiting & Retaining Today’s Youth Workforce with First Work

As the sector that provides the greatest number of first-time jobs, leads in sustainability practices, and actively champions…

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Restaurants Canada strongly supports Premiers’ call for immediate work permits for asylum seekers and reinstatement of economic immigration allocations

Restaurants Canada welcomes and supports the collective call by Canada’s Premiers at yesterday’s Council of the Federation meeting…

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Economic Mobility Pathways Program Extended

Yesterday, the federal government announced the extension of the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP) until December 31, 2025….

New Brunswick

Restaurants Canada supports New Brunswick’s request for an exemption on immigration cuts

Restaurants Canada fully supports Minister Jean-Claude D’Amours in his ask to the federal government for an exemption to…