Essential updates on national and regional industry news, strategic priorities, and advocacy efforts from Kelly Higginson, Restaurants Canada President & CEO.
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Tomorrow is Remembrance Day, so I want to start this CEO Note by acknowledging the men and women who have served our country. Remembrance Day is a time for us to reflect on the freedoms and privilege we can enjoy thanks to their selflessness. …
Last week, Restaurants Canada opened registration for RC Show 2026 and announced this year’s Show theme: Into the Beyond. These aren’t just evocative words or a marketing slogan; they’re a call to accept the truth: we’re not going back to…
I hope you had a relaxing and nourishing Thanksgiving weekend! We are less than a month away from the new federal government’s first official Budget, which will be tabled November 4. With that, the Restaurants Canada team is redoubling our…
It has been a busy and productive couple of weeks for the Restaurants Canada team! Restaurants Canada in Ottawa It was a big week back in Ottawa for Restaurants Canada as we continued our conversations and lobby work around immigration,…
Over the last two weeks, we have seen a concerning increase in rhetoric targeting the foodservice industry’s use of the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program. Both Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre and BC Premier David Eby have called for the…
As a busy summer season winds down, the team has been actively laying the groundwork for a high-impact fall. Following a fast-paced summer lobbying focused on key advocacy priorities — including trade and retaliatory tariff issues, our Food Tax Fairness…
At the heart of our industry are leaders who drive progress, elevate standards, and create lasting impact. Today, we are honoured to recognize them. Our award winners are not just celebrated, they are also headlining the path forward. Before the…
Mark your calendar for One Table! Join us on September 16, 2025, at The Warehouse Venue (35 Carl Hall Road #2, North York, Toronto, Ontario) for One Table — Restaurants Canada’s NEW signature dinner for industry leaders and changemakers. This exclusive evening brings…
As we enter the second half of the year, it’s important to reflect on the grit, creativity and leadership it takes to move hospitality forward. No one understands that better than those living it every day. Recognizing industry leaders and…
And we’re off! It’s been a dynamic and impactful few weeks as we officially launched our GST campaign, returned to Ottawa with Parliament back in session, and ramped up efforts on our priority initiatives—including workforce and immigration advocacy, ongoing trade…
