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PSA: GST Holiday Ends February 15

A message from Restaurants Canada Vice-President, Federal & Quebec, Maximilien Roy We wanted to remind you that the…

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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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Restaurant sales projected to grow by a mere 0.8% in 2025 amid tariff threats, changes to immigration and low consumer confidence

Foodservice sales are forecast to grow by 3.7% in the first quarter of 2025, thanks to a significant boost from the GST and HST holiday, but restaurants are still facing economic headwinds after a weak third quarter, according to Restaurants Canada’s latest Quarterly Report.

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Restaurants Canada statement on U.S. trade tariffs and Canadian retaliatory measures

The Canadian restaurant and foodservice industry is deeply concerned about the 25% tariffs announced by President Trump. These…

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Restaurants see boost in dining and traffic in first month of GST and HST holiday 

Restaurants have seen a boost in dining and traffic over the past month coinciding with the GST and…

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Restaurants Canada statement on federal government’s Fall Economic Statement

Today’s Fall Economic Statement was a missed opportunity by the federal government to build on the positive momentum…

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Restaurants Canada welcomes adoption of GST and HST holiday by Parliament

Canada’s foodservice industry is pleased that Parliament has approved the temporary GST cut on holiday essentials, including all…

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Restaurants Canada statement on federal government’s GST holiday for restaurant meals

Restaurants Canada is pleased by today’s announcement from the federal government of a two-month GST holiday on restaurant…

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Restaurants Canada announces lineup of RC Show 2025 Competitions

The 80th anniversary edition of RC Show takes place April 7-10 in Toronto. It will showcase a selection…

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Majority of Canadians not confident the federal government is committed to making life more affordable: Reducing payroll taxes would relieve some pressure

Less than half of Canadians (43%) believe the federal government is putting enough of a priority on making…