Essential updates on national and regional industry news, strategic priorities, and advocacy efforts from Kelly Higginson, Restaurants Canada President & CEO.
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…
Since our last update two weeks ago and as noted by our VP of Federal Government Relations, Maximilien Roy, the Canadian government has announced further changes to immigration targets. This follows several reductions in the past three months that are…
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…
As we head into a busy advocacy season this fall, Restaurants Canada is actively engaged in efforts across the country, and we have several updates to share. We were very pleased with the recent announcement regarding the mechanism to return…
Last week, we had the privilege of hosting our quarterly Restaurants Canada Board of Directors meeting at our Toronto headquarters. It was a productive and engaging day for the RC team, where we reviewed our activities, identified emerging challenges and…
Foodservice Facts stands as one of the most influential and indispensable resources in the Canadian foodservice industry. This flagship report offers unparalleled data and insights into consumer behaviour, market dynamics, and key trends, serving as a critical tool for operators,…
Today, I am asking our vibrant restaurant industry to come together and speak with one voice. If we do this, we can make great things happen. We are stronger together. We need your help to urge the federal government…
Restaurants have been facing a tough period due to various factors, including immigration issues, difficulties with the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program, the effects of the rail strike, and the everyday challenges of operating a restaurant in Canada. All these…
