Category: Press

National

FAQ: Rural Temporary Foriegn Workers Increase

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

National

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…

National

Bank of Canada Issues Immediate Compliance Order to XTM Inc.

Following our recent advisory regarding operational disruptions and account discrepancies with Everyday Payments (formerly AnyDay), we are writing to provide an…

National

2025 foodservice sales buffered by GST holiday as rising operating costs and tariffs cut into profits—Restaurants brace for more obstacles in 2026

Low foodservice sales projections for 2025 were mitigated by the temporary GST/HST holiday on restaurant meals, coupled with…

National

Restaurants Canada encouraged by federal government’s announcement of new food affordability measures

Restaurants Canada is encouraged by today’s announcement by the federal government of an enhanced GST credit to deal…

Alberta

Alberta Wine Tax Drives Up Prices For Consumers and Businesses, Undermines Interprovincial Trade

Calgary, Alberta: A coalition of industry associations representing Canadian wineries, restaurants, import agents, and Alberta retail and hospitality…

National

Women in hospitality to take center stage at RC Show 2026

Building on the momentum of International Women’s Day, RC Show 2026 will honour the changemakers transforming Canada’s culinary…

National

Restaurants Canada appoints Anthony Polci as Executive Vice President of Government Relations and Public Affairs

Toronto, January 5, 2026 – Restaurants Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony Polci as Executive…

Manitoba

Restaurants Canada welcomes details of Manitoba’s Business Security Rebate

Restaurants Canada welcomes today’s announcement by the Manitoba government that its Business Security Rebate will provide $2,500 per…

National

Food continues to be excluded from internal trade agreements, despite chronic rising costs

With food costs continuing to rise beyond general inflation, provincial and federal governments need to focus on liberalizing…