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British Columbia

WorkSafe BC’s confusing and contradictory gratuities as assessed payroll policy must be immediately paused and reassessed. 

Both the British Columbia Restaurant & Foodservices Association (BCRFA) and Restaurants Canada are calling for WorkSafe BC to…

National

Canada’s 2025 dining trends are out: Coupons, digital-first, and the hot sandwich climbing the most popular menu items chart 

Canadians’ dining preferences are shifting as cost-of-living concerns, an increasingly diverse population and Gen Z’s buying habits drive…

Prince Edward Island

Restaurants Canada supports the modernization of the PEI Liquor Control Act

Restaurants Canada was encouraged to hear Prince Edward Island’s Finance Minister Jill Burridge, agree in the legislature yesterday…

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…

National

Restaurant sales projected to contract in 2025 amid trade war with U.S., despite a strong start to the year thanks to the GST/HST holiday

While the GST/HST holiday prevented foodservice bankruptcies and boosted sales and employment in the first two months of…

Ontario

Ontario’s free trade legislation is a game changer for Canada’s internal trade framework, but more provinces need to get on board

Restaurants Canada congratulates the Ontario government for tabling legislation to remove its Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) exceptions,…

National

New Tariff Remission Support for Food & Beverage Packaging 

The Government of Canada has announced a six-month remission period for certain U.S. goods, including food and beverage…

National

Restaurants Canada wraps up its 80th RC Show and announces new venue for 2026

Thousands of industry professionals came together for Canada’s leading hospitality and foodservice trade event. RC Show 2026 to…

National

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…