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Stay informed on industry news, advocacy efforts, and strategic priorities from Kelly Higginson, Restaurants Canada President & CEO.

CEO Updates
National

Federal Immigration Updates: Rural Pathways and Temporary Foreign Worker Reforms

Le français suit The federal government has announced changes to two immigration programs that could affect restaurants’ ability…

National

Budget 2026: What it means for the restaurant sector

Today, the federal government released Budget 2026, Masters of Our Destiny, which includes measures relevant to Canada’s restaurant…

Quebec
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Nouvelles exigences relatives à la vente de boissons énergisantes dès le 11 décembre // EN follows

La nouvelle loi restreignant la vente de boissons énergisantes aux personnes de moins de 16 ans au Québec…

National
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Dairy Pricing Update – Canadian Dairy Commission Announces Lower Increase

The Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC) announced today that milk component prices will increase by 2.8%, effective February 1,…

Ontario
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Ontario Government Update: Fall Economic Statement and Blue Box Regulatory Changes

The Ontario Legislature resumed sitting this week following a five-month break. This note provides an update on two important…

British Columbia
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Election update – Opportunities for BC’s restaurant industry

On Saturday, British Columbians elected Lorne Doerkson and the Conservative Party of British Columbia to form the province’s…

National
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U.S. Tariff Update: Trump adjusts list of Canadian goods

As you will have seen in media reports today, President Trump has made changes to the list of…

New Brunswick
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Further Changes to Atlantic Immigration Program / French Follows

The Government of New Brunswick has announced further changes to occupational eligibility under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP),…

Quebec
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Un nouveau gouvernement à Québec – Ce que cela signifie pour notre secteur // EN Follows

Après une campagne électorale de 39 jours, le Parti Québécois formera le prochain gouvernement à l’Assemblée nationale. Avec…

Quebec
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Élections générales québécoises – Ce qui concerne notre secteur // EN Follows

À une semaine du scrutin, je souhaite présenter aux membres un aperçu des éléments des plateformes des partis…

New Brunswick
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New Brunswick Opens Atlantic Immigration Program to Foodservice Occupations \ French Follows

I am pleased to share an important update from New Brunswick: the provincial government has removed its previous…

British Columbia
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B.C. Update: PST expansion delayed, WorkSafeBC consultation extended

As we head into the weekend, I wanted to share updates on two key policy files where Restaurants…

National
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New federal Mega Deduction expected to support restaurant investment

Restaurants Canada has consistently called on the federal government to make it easier for restaurants to invest in…

National
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Federal Tariff Relief Programs: What Restaurants Need to Know

The Government of Canada recently announced a $7.5-billion package of measures to support Canadian workers and businesses affected…

National
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 Restaurants Canada Welcomes Extension of Federal Fuel Excise Tax Suspension

Today, Federal Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced that the government is extending the temporary suspension of the federal fuel excise tax…

National
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Update on Retaliatory Tariffs

The federal government has released the proposed list of retaliatory tariffs in response to U.S. trade actions, with…

National

Update on Canada-U.S. Trade

In the wake of the breakdown of trade negotiations with the United States last night, Restaurants Canada has…

British Columbia

BC Wildfires – Important Resources

Wildfires continue to devastate communities and displace people across British Columbia. In response, the BC Government has declared…

National
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Temporary Foreign Worker Program – Recent Changes and Employer Responsibilities

This note provides members with an update on several aspects of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. Restaurants Canada’s…

Nova Scotia
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Your Voice is Needed: Help Shape Government Action for Nova Scotia Restaurants

As part of Restaurants Canada’s continued advocacy on the priority issues affecting Nova Scotia’s restaurant sector, President and…