Federal Pre-Budget Submission
National 
Canada’s restaurant industry is a jobs and economic powerhouse.
We generate $125 billion in annual sales, accounting for 4% of Canada’s GDP, and employ 1.2 million workers, including 480,000 youth. But our industry is also under growing financial strain, as persistent affordability challenges, rising operating costs, and uneven consumer spending continue to erode profitability.
To reduce the cost burden on operators and improve conditions for investment and growth, Restaurants Canada has made recommendations to be included in the 2026 Federal Budget so that our industry can continue to contribute to job creation and economic growth in communities across the country.
Download Restaurant Canada’s full Pre-Budget Submission below.
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