Essential updates on national and regional industry news, strategic priorities, and advocacy efforts from Kelly Higginson, Restaurants Canada President & CEO.
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As you are aware, the Manitoba government has introduced budget implementation legislation that would exempt prepared foods sold in grocery and convenience stores from PST, while continuing to apply the tax to the exact same products sold by restaurants. We…
I was back in Ottawa recently as part of Restaurants Canada’s regular and ongoing interactions with federal decision-makers, raising our industry’s profile and its importance to the national economy as we push on our advocacy priorities. Restaurants Canada had a great opportunity to represent our industry in a…
I recently participated in the Destination Canada NorthStar Tourism CEO Summit in Vancouver, where tourism sector leaders aligned on Canada’s opportunity to capitalize on shifting global travel patterns and the value of the tourism sector to the Canadian economy. The discussion…
Since the federal government’s announcement of a temporary increase for TFWs in rural regions from 10% to 15%, Restaurants Canada has been hard at work lobbying for our industry. Provinces and territories have to submit a formal request to the federal government to implement the increase in eligible regions. In addition to writing to…
And that’s a wrap on another RC Show! We want to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who participated, attended, spoke, sponsored, and presented. To those who entered competitions and to all who left with new insights, products to explore, and fresh inspiration—thank you. RC Show…
The federal government has begun to accelerate the transition of up to 33,000 temporary workers to permanent residency in 2026 and 2027. This program was announced in Budget 2025 in November, but little more had been heard about actioning the…
We’re just days away from RC Show 2026! This year’s overarching theme, “Into the Beyond,” challenges us to leave behind outdated practices and rethink the future of foodservice and hospitality. As seismic shifts reshape our industry, the question is: Are we ready to move beyond…
This has been another productive month for the RC team and we are so excited to share our latest initiatives with you. Read the Q4 Quarterly report Earlier this month, we released our Q4 2025 Quarterly report, covering the latest trends and insights on the foodservice industry….
I was pleased to visit Vancouver in late January to send off Western Canada VP Mark von Schellwitz into retirement. I took the opportunity to meet with a number of members while in town, including at our members’ reception, and chat about the current climate, their challenges and needs. I was thrilled to see a…
Earlier today, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a package of affordability measures to assist low- and middle-income Canadians with the escalating cost of food and other essentials. Central to the announcement is a 25% increase to the GST credit for five years…
