Member Updates
From important national advocacy updates to regional developments impacting operators across Canada, Restaurants Canada is committed to keeping our members informed with timely, relevant communications. We also share valuable resources, including industry insights, reports, workforce tools, grants, operational best practices, and member-exclusive events and webinars. Log in to access them below. Not a member yet? Join now!
Sustainability 
Allègement des coûts liés à la REP au Québec – Mesure à prendre / Quebec EPR Cost Relief – Action Required
English follows Je vous écris pour vous faire le point sur la mesure d’allègement des coûts liés à la responsabilité élargie des producteurs (REP) du gouvernement du Québec, ainsi que sur une occasion pour les membres d’obtenir un financement afin de compenser une partie de ces coûts. Veuillez noter que la date limite pour soumettre une demande est le 12 juin. Contexte …
Newfoundland and Labrador 
Food is food: Liberal tax affordability plan will include restaurants
Earlier this week, the Newfoundland and Labrador Liberal Party announced plans to introduce legislation this fall that would…
Manitoba 
Kinew government passes PST break on prepared meals sold in grocery/convenience stores
Late last night, the Manitoba NDP Government pushed through its Budget Implementation legislation, which included the measure removing…
British Columbia 
BC allows licensee to licensee alcohol sales
We’re pleased to share that the Government of British Columbia has approved licensee-to-licensee alcohol sales, allowing licensed restaurants to purchase alcohol…
Research & Surveys 
Costs, labour & economic uncertainty survey: We need your voice
Canada’s restaurant industry continues to face pressure from rising costs, labour shortages, changing consumer behaviour, and economic uncertainty….
Sustainability
May 2026 Sustainability Policy Tracker
French follows Please find the sustainability policy tracker for May attached here. We also encourage you to read RC’s bi-weekly CEO note,…
Membership 
Upcoming Funding Opportunities for Toronto Foodservice Businesses
We’re sharing two upcoming City of Toronto grant opportunities that may be relevant to independent restaurant operators. Please…
Nova Scotia 
IMPORTANT: New Regulations coming into force
Last fall, the Government of Nova Scotia passed legislation that will require security employees in clubs and bars…
Ontario 
Ontario to Extend Drinking Hours to 4 AM Through FIFA World Cup
Yesterday, the Ontario Government announced it will extend alcohol sale and serve hours to 4 a.m. from June…
Membership
$10,000 grant opportunity for small businesses – apply today
As part of Restaurants Canada’s mission to help your business grow and succeed, we are working to identify…
Manitoba
PST Exemption on Prepared Food: Budget Legislation Introduced
Yesterday, the Government of Manitoba introduced its budget implementation legislation that, if passed, will implement a PST exemption…
National 
Update: Cooks and Bakers Included in $6B Federal Investment for Red Seal Trades
Restaurants Canada is pleased to report that the federal government has included cooks and bakers among the Red…
National
Federal Announcement on Accelerated Permanent Residence for Workers in Rural Communities – What it Means
Yesterday, the federal government announced that it will accelerate permanent residency in 2026 and 2027 for up to…
National
Federal Spring Economic Update 2026
Today, the Government of Canada released its 2026 Spring Economic Update: Canada Strong For All. It had been widely…
Ontario
Ontario EPR Update
We are reaching out to update you on Restaurants Canada’s advocacy efforts on extended producer responsibility (EPR) in…
British Columbia
BC Update on Temporary Measures under the TFW Program
The Province of British Columbia has announced their decision in response to the recent federal announcement offering provinces a temporary…
Prince Edward Island 
PEI Budget 2026
PEI finance Minister Jill Burridge tabled the province’s 2026-27 budget yesterday, projecting a $410 million deficit. Minister Burridge…
Ontario
Ontario prohibiting employers from charging employees for uniforms
Earlier today, the Government of Ontario announced that legislation will be introduced to “ban employers from charging employees for required uniforms.” The changes…
British Columbia
Metro Vancouver’s Draft Solid Waste Management Plan
We are reaching out to inform you that Metro Vancouver presented a draft Solid Waste Management Plan for the…
Prince Edward Island
PEI to increase minimum wage twice in the upcoming year
The Government of Prince Edward Island has announced that the minimum wage is going to increase to $17.60…
