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CEO Notes

Essential updates on national and regional industry news, strategic priorities, and advocacy efforts from Kelly Higginson, Restaurants Canada President & CEO. 

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The 2024 edition of Restaurants Canada’s flagship research report, Foodservice Facts is out next week!

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,…

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We are stronger together and we need your help.

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…

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Addressing Misinformation and Advocating for Fairness in the Restaurant Industry 

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…

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Restaurants Canada continues to be actively engaged and make waves in the media

Off the top, I would like to acknowledge the tremendous loss to the residents and business owners due to the Jasper wildfire, with many restaurants and impacted foodservice operators and employees among them. The impact of this kind of devastation…

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There are only six weeks left for you to act and support our campaign to reduce your operating costs. 

Summer 2024 has been a busy period for the foodservice industry, as regions across the country capitalize on the peak tourist season, outdoor dining opportunities and longer daylight hours. However, amidst these busy days, challenges have arisen nationwide, starting with…

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Restaurants Canada continues to tirelessly highlight the significant impact of the LCBO strike on the foodservice industry

The Restaurants Canada Intelligence team has been very busy creating tools and resources to elevate the knowledge and vision of operators across the country and to help deliver on our mandate of fueling and supporting the foodservice industry.   Research and…

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The Q2 2024 edition of The Quarterly Canadian Restaurant Intelligence Report has dropped.

I hope everyone was able to get out and enjoy their local Canada Day celebrations and that the restaurants in your cities enjoyed a much-needed bump in business. Q2 is live now! The Q2 2024 edition of The Quarterly Canadian…

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We are a national community of restaurateurs. Our collective action can and will make our operating environment easier, but it will require everyone to act.

This week’s update is focused on a new Restaurants Canada campaign calling for a reduction in EI premiums: Lift the Strain. Regional VP reporting will return in the next edition of the CEO Update. We are a national community of…

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The LGBTQ2S+ community is an integral part of Canada’s foodservice sector.

The LGBTQ2S+ community is an integral part of Canada’s foodservice sector. This industry serves as a significant employer for LGBTQ2S+ Canadians, providing first jobs, pathways to entrepreneurial ventures, and long-term careers in food and beverage. According to 2021 data from…

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As summer nears and legislatures conclude their spring sessions, it’s a pivotal time for advocacy work.

As summer nears and legislatures conclude their spring sessions, it’s a pivotal time for advocacy work. The RC Government Relations team is actively seizing this moment, increasing efforts to grow awareness, deepen relationships and garner support for the Canadian foodservice…