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Cooks and Bakers Included in $6B Federal Investment for Red Seal Trades

Restaurants Canada is pleased to report that the federal government has included cooks and bakers among the Red…

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High operating costs and uneven consumer spending put Canada’s restaurant sector – a key economic engine – under pressure

Canada’s restaurant industry is under growing financial strain in early 2026, as persistent affordability challenges, rising operating costs,…

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Opinion – Temporary workers can help save struggling rural restaurants (Hamilton Spectator – April 9, 2026)

An oped written by: Kelly Higginson, President & CEO, Restaurants Canada Published in The Hamilton Spectator, here. On…

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Restaurants Canada calls on provinces to urgently opt-in to temporary TFW cap increase for rural regions

Rural restaurants are waiting to hear from provincial governments on whether they will receive a temporary reprieve for…

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FAQ: Rural Temporary Foreign Workers Increase

While Restaurants Canada sees the increase to 15% for Temporary Foreign Workers (TFWs) in rural areas as a positive step, we know…

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Restaurants Canada wraps up RC Show 2026, bringing together thousands of hospitality leaders at their new venue

The annual trade event highlighted emerging events, operational insights, and the future of hospitality in Canada Restaurants Canada…

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Restaurants Canada encouraged by changes to Temporary Foreign Worker Program for rural communities

Today’s federal government announcement of temporary changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program to help employers experiencing severe labour shortages is a first…

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Bank of Canada Issues Immediate Compliance Order to XTM Inc.

Following our recent advisory regarding operational disruptions and account discrepancies with Everyday Payments (formerly AnyDay), we are writing to provide an…

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2025 foodservice sales buffered by GST holiday as rising operating costs and tariffs cut into profits—Restaurants brace for more obstacles in 2026

Low foodservice sales projections for 2025 were mitigated by the temporary GST/HST holiday on restaurant meals, coupled with…

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Restaurants Canada encouraged by federal government’s announcement of new food affordability measures

Restaurants Canada is encouraged by today’s announcement by the federal government of an enhanced GST credit to deal…