Essential updates on national and regional industry news, strategic priorities, and advocacy efforts from Kelly Higginson, Restaurants Canada President & CEO.
Restaurants have been facing a tough period due to various factors, including immigration issues, difficulties with the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program, the effects of the rail strike, and the everyday challenges of operating a restaurant in Canada. All these…
Off the top, I would like to acknowledge the tremendous loss to the residents and business owners due to the Jasper wildfire, with many restaurants and impacted foodservice operators and employees among them. The impact of this kind of devastation…
Summer 2024 has been a busy period for the foodservice industry, as regions across the country capitalize on the peak tourist season, outdoor dining opportunities and longer daylight hours. However, amidst these busy days, challenges have arisen nationwide, starting with…
The Restaurants Canada Intelligence team has been very busy creating tools and resources to elevate the knowledge and vision of operators across the country and to help deliver on our mandate of fueling and supporting the foodservice industry. Research and…
I hope everyone was able to get out and enjoy their local Canada Day celebrations and that the restaurants in your cities enjoyed a much-needed bump in business. Q2 is live now! The Q2 2024 edition of The Quarterly Canadian…
This week’s update is focused on a new Restaurants Canada campaign calling for a reduction in EI premiums: Lift the Strain. Regional VP reporting will return in the next edition of the CEO Update. We are a national community of…
The LGBTQ2S+ community is an integral part of Canada’s foodservice sector. This industry serves as a significant employer for LGBTQ2S+ Canadians, providing first jobs, pathways to entrepreneurial ventures, and long-term careers in food and beverage. According to 2021 data from…
As summer nears and legislatures conclude their spring sessions, it’s a pivotal time for advocacy work. The RC Government Relations team is actively seizing this moment, increasing efforts to grow awareness, deepen relationships and garner support for the Canadian foodservice…
Mental Health Week begins today, with the theme: “healing with compassion” and a call to be kind. Reflecting on the past four years, it’s apparent that our industry has been through incredible challenges. As we welcome May, restaurateurs are at…
Following an exhilarating three days at RC Show 2024, it was on to Ottawa to celebrate tourism and discuss the needs of our often-symbiotic industries, followed by a rapid transition to the Federal Budget. Now in its 14th year, National…
