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Nova Scotia

Restaurants Canada urges the Nova Scotia government to join other provinces and include the provincial portion of the HST in the federal GST Tax Holiday 

Restaurants Canada is calling on the Nova Scotia government to follow the lead of Newfoundland and Labrador and…

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Restaurants Canada welcomes adoption of GST and HST holiday by Parliament

Canada’s foodservice industry is pleased that Parliament has approved the temporary GST cut on holiday essentials, including all…

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Restaurants Canada statement on federal government’s GST holiday for restaurant meals

Restaurants Canada is pleased by today’s announcement from the federal government of a two-month GST holiday on restaurant…

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Restaurants Canada announces lineup of RC Show 2025 Competitions

The 80th anniversary edition of RC Show takes place April 7-10 in Toronto. It will showcase a selection…

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Majority of Canadians not confident the federal government is committed to making life more affordable: Reducing payroll taxes would relieve some pressure

Less than half of Canadians (43%) believe the federal government is putting enough of a priority on making…

Ontario

Restaurants Canada statement on Government of Ontario’s Fall Economic Update

Restaurants Canada is pleased by today’s commitment from the Ontario government in its Fall Economic Statement that it…

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Restaurants Canada statement on federal government’s announcement of new cuts to immigration targets

Restaurants Canada is disappointed by yesterday’s announcement by the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship of further cuts…

British Columbia

BC restaurants see biggest drop in employment of any province in Canada as high costs and low demand squeeze their bottom lines

British Columbia’s restaurant industry is shedding jobs at an alarming rate and has experienced the largest year-over-year drop…

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Positive Change for the Foodservice Industry: Carbon Tax Rebate mechanism announced for small and medium sized businesses 

Restaurants Canada is pleased to see the federal government’s announcement today on the implementation mechanism for carbon tax…

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Restaurants Canada: Charting a Path to Prosperity

The 2024 Foodservice Facts research report shows restaurants are entering an era of transformation. Incremental growth is on…

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Changes to the Temporary Foreign Workers Program – FAQs

An important update from Maximilien Roy, Vice-President Federal & Québec, Restaurants Canada Am I affected by these new…

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Restaurants Canada Disappointed in the Lack of Consultation on Recent Changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program

The Prime Minister’s announcement, which aims to significantly cut the number of temporary foreign workers in our industry,…

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Railway Labour Disruption Likely to Continue

An update from Richard Alexander, Executive Vice President, Government Relations & Public Affairs, Restaurants Canada Restaurants and other…

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Safeguarding the Restaurant Industry from Supply Chain Disruptions Amid Rail Strike Concerns

The potential rail strike at Canada’s two major railways poses a serious risk to the restaurant industry, which…

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Restaurants Canada Response to UN Report on Temporary Foreign Worker Program 

Restaurants Canada unequivocally denounces the mistreatment of temporary foreign workers (TFWs) in any industry.    While we acknowledge the…

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Restaurants Canada Aligned with Government Direction on TFW Program

Restaurants Canada supports the Federal Government’s announcement that it is considering new regulations aimed at enhancing the integrity…

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Canada Carbon Rebate for Small Businesses: What You Need to Know 

Announced in Budget 2024, the Canada Carbon Rebate for Small Businesses is a refundable tax credit to return…

Ontario

Restaurants Canada Welcomes Change of Course for Alcohol Distribution During LCBO Strike

With more than 38,0000 restaurants and bars, Ontario proudly boasts an estimated 14,000 restaurant and bar locations that…

Ontario

Restaurants Canada on LCBO Strike

Restaurants Canada urges the LCBO, the government and striking workers to keep negotiating to reach a quick resolution…

Ontario

LCBO Workers on Strike

An Ontario Update from Kris Barnier, Vice-President, Central Canada: Updated July 5, 2024: LCBO issued a public statement…

Nova Scotia

Boil Water Advisory Lifted

We are pleased to pass along that Halifax Water is advising commercial customers that the Boil Water Advisory issued…

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Restaurants Canada Q2 Report: Costs Sore, While Traffic Trails Off

The foodservice industry has faced numerous challenges in recent years, but what stands out in the Q2 Report…

National LOWERING EI PREMIUMS LIFTS THE STRAIN ON SMALL BUSINESSES.

Restaurants Canada urges reduction in EI Premiums to immediately Lift the Strain on Small Businesses

Restaurants Canada, together with other national business associations, is urging the federal government to act on the findings…

Quebec

Restaurants Canada exhorte le gouvernement du Québec à éliminer la TVQ sur les repas en restaurant

Restaurants Canada appelle le gouvernement du Québec à emboîter le pas à d’autres provinces en abolissant la taxe…