Essential updates on national and regional industry news, strategic priorities, and advocacy efforts from Kelly Higginson, Restaurants Canada President & CEO.
The past few weeks have been intense for Canada and the foodservice sector. Our team has been working at full capacity to ensure our industry’s voice is heard, providing critical feedback to all levels of government while also delivering essential…
Advocacy The past several weeks has been a whirlwind of political chaos, unlike anything we’ve seen in some time, not to mention developments south of the border. Our team has been actively engaging with all federal parties to ensure our…
The recent announcement of 25% tariffs by the U.S. administration, along with potential Canadian retaliatory measures, poses a serious threat to our industry. These tariffs will drive up operational costs, disrupt supply chains, and put jobs at risk on both…
Tomorrow, we may see President Trump announce new tariffs on Canadian goods, a decision that impacts all of us but more specifically those of you who export goods to the United States. Canada’s response to these tariffs could have further…
I am thrilled to announce Restaurants Canada has partnered with High Liner Foods to bring Chef José Andrés to RC Show 2025 as our 80th-anniversary headliner. This is monumental. Chef José Andrés is a global icon of culinary and social…
The start of the year in Ottawa has been eventful with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation and the prorogation of Parliament. Despite these changes, Restaurants Canada remains committed to reducing costs, fostering growth, and supporting innovation in the foodservice industry….
This has been a turbulent week in Canadian politics. With the resignation of Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland and Housing Minister Sean Fraser Monday just before the Fall Economic Statement, it looks like an early election and a change in…
It has been a busy time for the team at Restaurants Canada as we continue to advocate for our $114 billion foodservice industry, while ensuring we stay focused on our mission and vision. GST/HST Tax Holiday As recently reported, just…
Celebrating our industry’s successes. It’s been a period of celebration, connection, and ongoing advocacy. Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the opportunity to attend various industry events and celebrations. These experiences allowed me to engage with operators, discuss industry…
Over the past few months, the team has been actively working on several important files, but none at this time seem more critical than the workforce our industry needs to meet the vision and needs of our future. Supporting the…
