{"id":1050,"date":"2023-06-12T15:08:38","date_gmt":"2023-06-12T19:08:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.restaurantscanada.org\/industry-news\/update-from-president-ceo-kelly-higginson\/"},"modified":"2026-01-29T17:08:25","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T22:08:25","slug":"update-from-president-ceo-kelly-higginson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.restaurantscanada.org\/fr\/update-from-president-ceo-kelly-higginson\/","title":{"rendered":"The Summer Months Are Upon Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The summer months are upon us, but there\u2019s little time for any of us to ease into a slower pace. I am proud of the sense of urgency and initiative at the Association as we continue to press the federal government for an extension on the CEBA loan repayment deadline, sharing recent data that highlights the profitability challenges our industry continues to face, which are clearly evidenced by the staggering rise in bankruptcies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recent&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/torontosun.com\/opinion\/columnists\/charlebois-canadian-restaurant-industrys-revival?utm_campaign=CEO%20Communication&amp;utm_source=hs_email&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz--4E0vyjL-PkLYYoIuogheJwc4M32-PyBRw9grKR6_9z8xXr86jSHbVVQGlbggBvoCY-U_B\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Toronto Sun article<\/a>&nbsp;proclaiming that foodservice sales have returned to pre-pandemic levels, without acknowledging the bottom line\u2014that 51% of operators are barely breaking even or operating at a loss compared to 12% pre-pandemic is frankly irresponsible. Our team has been very active in the media, advocating and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/winnipegsun.com\/opinion\/columnists\/stelter-canadian-restaurants-struggling-despite-increase-in-visits?utm_campaign=CEO%20Communication&amp;utm_source=hs_email&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz--4E0vyjL-PkLYYoIuogheJwc4M32-PyBRw9grKR6_9z8xXr86jSHbVVQGlbggBvoCY-U_B\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">addressing this misinformation<\/a>. As a $100 billion industry and the fourth-largest private employer in the country, it is vital that governments and consumers understand the realities facing the foodservice sector today and the impact this has on our economy and our communities. I encourage all our members to engage with the campaign and reach out to Minister Freeland\u2019s office to share your voice and help spread the word.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Forest fires raging in many parts of the country have further intensified challenges for operators and slowed the start of the crucial domestic tourism season. The recent&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/novascotia.ca\/news\/release\/?id=20230605004&amp;utm_campaign=CEO%20Communication&amp;utm_source=hs_email&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz--4E0vyjL-PkLYYoIuogheJwc4M32-PyBRw9grKR6_9z8xXr86jSHbVVQGlbggBvoCY-U_B\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">announcement<\/a>&nbsp;by the Nova Scotia provincial government of grants for businesses affected by evacuation orders has brought some relief, but we will continue to monitor the situation as it evolves across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Time spent at a member engagement event in Montreal gave us an opportunity to connect with Qu\u00e9bec industry leaders from all areas of the food sector and continue to share ideas and internalize the ongoing challenges our industry faces today. The event also reminded us that welcoming is the heart of hospitality. June is National Indigenous History Month, and June 21st is National Indigenous Peoples Day. The growth of Indigenous culinary and food enterprise over the past decade has been wonderful to see, but this group is still underrepresented in the foodservice landscape. As fellow foodies, I encourage you to visit local Indigenous restaurants in your region and on your travels to explore and support our original national cuisine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>June is also PRIDE Month. Beyond the special events and menus, it\u2019s an important time for all of us to reflect on just how much the 2SLGBTQI+ community brings to our communities, our local economies, our teams and the restaurant and hospitality sector as a whole. Every day. We encourage you to connect with and celebrate all communities and team members year-round to help build a truly connected, diverse and resilient industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Last but by no means least, I am thrilled to welcome new Restaurants Canada Affinity Partner,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdbgroup.ca\/?utm_campaign=CEO%20Communication&amp;utm_source=hs_email&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz--4E0vyjL-PkLYYoIuogheJwc4M32-PyBRw9grKR6_9z8xXr86jSHbVVQGlbggBvoCY-U_B\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jones DesLauriers Blevins Insurance Group Inc.<\/a>&nbsp;The JDB Group&nbsp;will help make employee group benefits and recruitment and retention services accessible to members to help address the labour shortfall along with offering vital&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdbgroup.ca\/business_solutions\/enhanced-services\/?utm_campaign=CEO%20Communication&amp;utm_source=hs_email&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz--4E0vyjL-PkLYYoIuogheJwc4M32-PyBRw9grKR6_9z8xXr86jSHbVVQGlbggBvoCY-U_B\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">enhanced supports<\/a>&nbsp;for their clients, everything from HR training and inquiries to contract questions and health and wellness programs. You can find out more about The JDB Group and other Affinity Partner programs at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.restaurantscanada.org\/community\/benefits\/?utm_campaign=CEO%20Communication&amp;utm_source=hs_email&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz--4E0vyjL-PkLYYoIuogheJwc4M32-PyBRw9grKR6_9z8xXr86jSHbVVQGlbggBvoCY-U_B\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">restaurantscanada.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NATIONAL UPDATES:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>CEBA Advocacy Update<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>The advocacy push to relieve the CEBA loan repayment pressure on the restaurant sector continues, as we await word from the federal government on Restaurants Canada\u2019s urgent request to extend the December 31st deadline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Restaurants Canada\u2019s consumer awareness and engagement campaign,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ontheirplate.ca\/?utm_campaign=CEO%20Communication&amp;utm_source=hs_email&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz--4E0vyjL-PkLYYoIuogheJwc4M32-PyBRw9grKR6_9z8xXr86jSHbVVQGlbggBvoCY-U_B\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">#ontheirplate,<\/a>&nbsp;is in market and we are encouraged by the volume of national media coverage in support of the sector. People are waking up to the reality that even though by some evaluations, restaurant sales volumes are moving back to pre-pandemic levels, profits are not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The CEBA loan repayment extension and industry advocacy remain Restaurants Canada\u2019s highest priority. Download the #ontheirplate&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ontheirplate.ca\/?utm_campaign=CEO%20Communication&amp;utm_source=hs_email&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz--4E0vyjL-PkLYYoIuogheJwc4M32-PyBRw9grKR6_9z8xXr86jSHbVVQGlbggBvoCY-U_B#toolkit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">member toolkit<\/a>&nbsp;here and share your voice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Federal Government Announces Lower Credit Card Transaction Fees for Small Businesses<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After months of advocacy and collaboration with the federal government, Restaurants Canada\u2019s Vice-President, Federal and Quebec, Olivier Bourbeau, is pleased to see that Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finances, alongside Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, have supported advocacy efforts for lower credit card transaction fees for small businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Per the details of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/department-finance\/news\/2023\/05\/government-announces-lower-credit-card-transaction-fees-for-small-businesses.html?utm_campaign=CEO%20Communication&amp;utm_source=hs_email&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz--4E0vyjL-PkLYYoIuogheJwc4M32-PyBRw9grKR6_9z8xXr86jSHbVVQGlbggBvoCY-U_B\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">official announcement<\/a>, Visa and Mastercard have agreed to lower fees and provide free access to online fraud and cybersecurity resources for small businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">REGIONAL UPDATES:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Sector Advocacy in Manitoba<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>VP of Prairies and the North, Jennifer Henshaw had a productive meeting with Hon. Jeff Wharton, Manitoba\u2019s Minister of Economic Development, Investment and Trade last week to highlight the need for additional minimum wage transitional support for some of our smallest operators and discussed the path forward for the implementation of wholesale liquor pricing in Manitoba.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Last week, Restaurants Canada also participated in Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Project Explorer stakeholder consultation, which is \u201cworking towards identifying holistic operational and framework challenges, opportunities, and improvements to better deliver liquor products and services to Manitobans.\u201d Jenn will also be sitting down with Wab Kinew, Leader of the Official Opposition in Manitoba as well as a number of opposition MLAs in key critic roles later this month to discuss RC\u2019s pre-election policy priorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Ontario Minimum Wage Increase<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Effective October 1, 2023, the minimum wage in Ontario will increase to $16.55\/hour\u2014the highest in the country. While Restaurants Canada appreciates the leadership shown by the province in improving the lives of Ontario workers and local economies, the impact on the restaurant sector will be challenging, particularly amidst the many other cost increases, labour scarcity and loan repayments many operators are facing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Last week, Restaurants Canada met with Monte McNaughton, Ontario Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, to present the sector\u2019s concerns about the increase and the need for timely and right-sized offsets to support the transition and training required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Atlantic Canada Wholesale Liquor Pricing Update<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Restaurants Canada continues to work on a position paper and the development of a wholesale liquor pricing campaign for all Atlantic Canadian provinces. The goal of the Atlantic campaign is to follow the lead of BC and Alberta and move toward wholesale liquor pricing for our industry with a launch target of September 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Strengthening Strategic Sector Partnerships in the Atlantic<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Restaurants Canada continues to work in partnership with our Atlantic Canadian industry associations. Recently, Atlantic VP, Richard Alexander was appointed by the Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia (RANS) board to chair their government affairs committee. This appointment will strengthen our industry\u2019s lobby in Nova Scotia on many issues including wholesale liquor pricing and municipal issues including recent patio concerns in Halifax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Grants Now Available for Nova Scotia Wildfire Business Evacuees<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As wildfires in Nova Scotia continue to wreak havoc, restaurants in evacuation zones have had to close, affecting operators and their employees. Restaurants Canada applauds Premier Houston for announcing a financial support program in the form of a $2,500 grant for businesses located in these mandatory evacuation zones. To apply for the grant follow this&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/beta.novascotia.ca\/small-business-wildfire-relief-program?utm_campaign=CEO%20Communication&amp;utm_source=hs_email&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz--4E0vyjL-PkLYYoIuogheJwc4M32-PyBRw9grKR6_9z8xXr86jSHbVVQGlbggBvoCY-U_B\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">link<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With optimism and gratitude,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.restaurantscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2023-06-19-11_03_33-Hi-Hello-heres-your-Restaurants-Canada-Update-from-Kelly-Higginson-President.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20624\"\/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The summer months are upon us, but there\u2019s little time for any of us to ease into 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