Category: News

National

Restaurant sales projected to grow by a mere 0.8% in 2025 amid tariff threats, changes to immigration and low consumer confidence

Foodservice sales are forecast to grow by 3.7% in the first quarter of 2025, thanks to a significant boost from the GST and HST holiday, but restaurants are still facing economic headwinds after a weak third quarter, according to Restaurants Canada’s latest Quarterly Report.

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…

Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia minimum wage increase threatens restaurants’ survival: Government must deliver on its tax relief promises now

Nova Scotia’s 2025 minimum wage increase will pose significant challenges for its foodservice businesses and threaten the job…

Alberta

Alberta and BC Restaurants see boost in dining and traffic in first month of GST holiday

Restaurants in Alberta and British Columbia have seen a boost in dining and traffic over the past month…

National

Restaurants see boost in dining and traffic in first month of GST and HST holiday

Restaurants have seen a boost in dining and traffic over the past month coinciding with the GST and…

New Brunswick

Restaurants Canada is disappointed by cuts to Atlantic immigration targets

Restaurants Canada is disappointed by today’s drastic cuts to provincial immigration caps and Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) allocations…

Ontario

2025 Ontario Pre-Budget Submission

Foodservice Businesses Are in Crisis and Urgently Need Help

National

Restaurants Canada statement on federal government’s Fall Economic Statement

Today’s Fall Economic Statement was a missed opportunity by the federal government to build on the positive momentum…

Nova Scotia

Restaurants Canada urges the Nova Scotia government to join other provinces and include the provincial portion of the HST in the federal GST Tax Holiday

Restaurants Canada is calling on the Nova Scotia government to follow the lead of Newfoundland and Labrador and…