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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…

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…

National

Restaurants Canada appoints Nicolas Filiatrault as its new Chair of the Board

Restaurants Canada announced Nicolas Filiatrault, Quebec-based CEO of Benny&Co., as its new Chair of the Board at its…

Saskatchewan

Restaurants Canada Urges Saskatchewan Government to Reverse Decision on US-Branded, Canadian-Made Beer Ban

Restaurants Canada is calling on the Government of Saskatchewan to reconsider its decision to ban US-branded but Canadian-made…