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National

Federal parties can protect jobs and affordability by permanently exempting all food from GST/HST, in face of new U.S. tariffs

The next government can protect the 1.2 million workers in the foodservice industry, improve food affordability for Canadians…

National

Restaurants Canada appoints Nicolas Filiatrault as its new Chair of the Board

Restaurants Canada announced Nicolas Filiatrault, Quebec-based CEO of Benny&Co., as its new Chair of the Board at its…

Saskatchewan

Restaurants Canada Urges Saskatchewan Government to Reverse Decision on US-Branded, Canadian-Made Beer Ban

Restaurants Canada is calling on the Government of Saskatchewan to reconsider its decision to ban US-branded but Canadian-made…

Manitoba

Restaurants Canada and MRFA Praise Kinew Government Budget: Several Initiatives Outlined Today Will Secure Restaurant Locations and Jobs

Restaurants Canada and the Manitoba Restaurant and Foodservices Association (MRFA) are pleased to see the Manitoba government’s new…

National

New Retaliatory Tariffs on American Products

The Government of Canada has announced new retaliatory tariffs on certain U.S. products, effective March 13, 2025. These…

National

Restaurants Canada statement on federal support measures for workers and businesses affected by U.S. tariffs

Restaurants Canada applauds today’s federal announcement of new support measures for workers and businesses impacted by the tariff…

National

Another Pause – But the Threat Remains 

The View From Washington: Richard Alexander’s Blog from the Tariff Trade Mission to Washington

National

Tariffs Are Here—But For How Long?

Richard Alexander’s Blog from the Tariff Trade Mission to Washington

National

The View From Washington

Richard Alexander’s Blog from the Tariff Trade Mission to Washington

National

Restaurants Canada statement on U.S. tariffs and Canadian counter-tariffs

Restaurants Canada condemns the U.S. government’s unjustified tariffs on Canada and supports federal and provincial governments in defending…