Essential updates on national and regional industry news, strategic priorities, and advocacy efforts from Kelly Higginson, Restaurants Canada President & CEO.
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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…
We’re excited to officially launch our GST/HST campaign at foodisfood.ca, calling on the federal government to exempt all food, including restaurant meals, from sales tax! WE NEED YOUR VOICE! Help us bring an end to sales tax on restaurant meals!…
Nominations Now Open for the Restaurants Canada Awards of Excellence! This is your call to action! The Restaurants Canada Awards of Excellence nominations are now open! These peer-nominated awards celebrate the outstanding leaders, creatives, and organizations shaping Canada’s hospitality and foodservice…
It’s been an exciting and highly engaged time at Restaurants Canada as we wrapped up a successful RC Show 2025 and launched into our Regional Townhall series across the country. That momentum will carry forward in the weeks ahead as…
With the federal election wrapping up, Restaurants Canada is gearing up to launch a bold advocacy strategy to drive real impact for the foodservice industry. In the coming weeks, we’ll be actively engaging with the newly elected Government of Canada…
