Tag: Labour

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FAQ: Rural Temporary Foriegn 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 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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Federal budget underwhelming on affordability, alarming on immigration: Restaurants Canada

Restaurants Canada is underwhelmed by the lack of measures addressing cost of living in Budget 2025 and alarmed…

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Restaurants Canada statement on Premier Eby’s call to eliminate Temporary Foreign Worker Program

Premier David Eby’s comments on the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program are missing the reality of the foodservice…

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Restaurants Canada says supply of Temporary Foreign Works represents only a small but critical percentage of the total workforce.

In response to the Leader of the Official Opposition’s calls today to scrap the Temporary Foreign Worker program, Restaurants…

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Restaurants Canada strongly supports Premiers’ call for immediate work permits for asylum seekers and reinstatement of economic immigration allocations

Restaurants Canada welcomes and supports the collective call by Canada’s Premiers at yesterday’s Council of the Federation meeting…

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Economic Mobility Pathways Program Extended

Yesterday, the federal government announced the extension of the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP) until December 31, 2025….

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Foodservice sector reaches highest employment since start of the pandemic, thanks to GST holiday: Extending tax relief creates and protects jobs

Employment in the foodservice sector increased to its highest level since the start of the pandemic in January,…

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PSAC Strike Causes Major Concerns for Already Struggling Foodservice Sector

Restaurants Canada and its membership base have concerns regarding the start of today’s strike by the Public Service…

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Restaurants Canada Secures $500,000 in Financial Support for You – Our Members

Restaurants Canada and the Government of New Brunswick announced today at a Press Conference in Fredericton that they…