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Essential updates on national and regional industry news, strategic priorities, and advocacy efforts from Kelly Higginson, Restaurants Canada President & CEO. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From Stampede to job growth: Restaurants driving Canada\u2019s economy<\/span><\/h3>\n

I had the opportunity to spend last weekend at the Calgary Stampede, along with Cheryl Muir, Restaurants Canada\u2019s Vice President, Western Canada. I was reminded that behind every iconic Canadian event is a restaurant industry that helps make the experience possible.  Stampede…<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article> <\/div>\n \n

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Taking\u00a0your\u00a0priorities to\u00a0policy-makers\u2019 home ridings this summer<\/span><\/h3>\n

While Parliament and provincial legislatures have risen for the summer, the Restaurants Canada team is still hard at work. Our advocacy continues throughout the summer months, using the time for discussions with MPs and members of provincial legislatures in their ridings. The quieter summer months are…<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article> <\/div>\n \n

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Restaurants\u00a0are integral\u00a0to Canada\u2019s food security<\/span><\/h3>\n

Last week, Prime Minister Mark Carney\u00a0announced\u00a0Canada\u2019s National Food Security Strategy.\u00a0Restaurants Canada was invited to provide a\u00a0submission\u00a0to the federal government to help inform the development of the Strategy, and we are pleased to see several of our recommendations reflected in the…<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article> <\/div>\n \n

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Fighting for tax fairness on food<\/span><\/h3>\n

Fighting for tax fairness on food Restaurants Canada\u2019s fight for food tax fairness has heated up over the past few weeks, with \u201caffordability\u201d measures being introduced in three provinces to provide sales tax exemptions on food sold in grocery and…<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article> <\/div>\n \n

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Deepening our industry’s advocacy on food security.<\/span><\/h3>\n

Luncheon with the Minister of Finance I participated in an Empire Club of Canada luncheon featuring a keynote address by the Honourable Fran\u00e7ois-Philippe Champagne, Canada\u2019s Minister of Finance. I had a conversation with the Minister, previewing for him our federal…<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article> <\/div>\n \n

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Restaurants Are an Economic Powerhouse<\/span><\/h3>\n

I was back in Ottawa recently as part of Restaurants Canada\u2019s regular and ongoing interactions with federal decision-makers, raising our industry\u2019s 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…<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article> <\/div>\n \n

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From Vancouver to Ottawa: Key Advocacy Updates & Priorities\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

I recently participated in the Destination Canada NorthStar Tourism CEO Summit in Vancouver, where tourism sector leaders aligned on Canada\u2019s opportunity to capitalize on shifting global travel patterns and the value of the tourism sector to the Canadian economy. The discussion…<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article> <\/div>\n \n

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Update on Temporary Foreign Worker cap increase for rural regions<\/span><\/h3>\n

Since the federal government\u2019s 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…<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article> <\/div>\n \n

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TFW Cap Expansion: A Step Forward for Rural Operators<\/span><\/h3>\n

And that\u2019s 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\u2014thank you.  RC Show…<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article> <\/div>\n \n

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The latest trends and insights for your business.<\/span><\/h3>\n

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\u00a0Quarterly\u00a0report\u00a0 Earlier this month, we released our Q4 2025 Quarterly report, covering the latest trends and insights on the foodservice industry….<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article> <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>