Restaurants Canada

❤️A love letter to our incredible industry. __________________________________ 🥂Read our full toast here: https://bit.ly/4fydnkG

As we wrap up another incredible year, we want to express our sincere gratitude to our members, partners, and the entire foodservice community. Your dedication and passion continue to inspire us! Here's to a bright future together.

Canadians are already saving on their restaurant meals thanks to the GST and HST holiday! KELLY HIGGINSON tells CBC Ottawa Morning how the increase in restaurant spending means hourly workers can benefit from more shifts, more hours and more guest counts in the usually slow winter months. For more information on the GST/HST Holiday, visit us at: https://bit.ly/49yuPnG

“I think this is going to really be impactful during that January, February period where people will be able to spend a little bit more,” -- KELLY HIGGINSON in The Canadian Press on the GST/HST Holiday Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4fvPqdY Global News

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 government are almost inevitable. Restaurants Canada has been working diligently to prepare for this possibility by building strong relationships with key Members of Parliament and staffers within the federal Opposition. We are confident in our strategy and ability to advocate on your behalf with any future government. Thanks to our focused efforts over the past year in addressing affordability challenges affecting Canadians and our sector, the federal government has included our industry, alongside alcohol sales, in the upcoming GST/HST tax holiday. It’s crucial to note that this was not their initial intent. Read more from KELLY HIGGINSON in her CEO Update, here: https://bit.ly/41AiC01

The holidays are a time of great joy and celebration for many, but for hospitality and foodservice workers, the holiday run-up can bring a unique set of challenges and stresses. So, when you’re on tap to deliver everything on your guests’ wish lists every day, how do you prioritize your own? Melanie McGregor, Manager, Quality Improvement and Development at the Canadian Mental Health Association dives deep into what the telltale signs of stress are and how to keep it in check this holiday season. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4axElaN #holidaystress #mentalhealth #mentalclarity #mentalhealthawareness #restaurants #foodservice

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Nearly 1 million unemployed newcomers currently hold open work permits in Canada. Restaurants Canada continues to call on the federal government for a comprehensive plan to address labour shortages and tap into Canada’s existing labour pool in the wake of major changes to the immigration system. There are currently 78,000 vacant jobs across our industry. It was disappointing to see no movement on this file in the Fall Economic Statement. For our full statement, click here: https://bit.ly/3ZCQpmK

Restaurants Canada President & CEO, KELLY HIGGINSON, joined Minister Rechie Valdez and other MPs in Mississauga on Saturday to officially launch the GST/HST Holiday! From now until February 15th, you can enjoy tax-free savings on restaurant meals, desserts, select beverages, and more. This initiative is projected to inject an additional $1.5 billion into the restaurant industry at a crucial time. Don’t forget that this tax break continues through January and February, traditionally the toughest months for the restaurant sector. Watch more on Global News here: https://bit.ly/4g8tVAZ #supportlocal #dinelocal #taxbreak #restaurants #holidayseason

The GST/HST Holiday is here! We welcome this tax break with open arms at a time when restaurants need this boost in sales the most. This tax holiday is projected to inject an additional $1.5B into the restaurant industry. Let's all get out and support local this winter! For any questions or to learn more, visit https://lnkd.in/eKrk9DHB #dineout #gstholiday #hstholiday #taxholiday #supportlocal #supportlocalbusiness #supportsmallbusiness #smallbusiness #localbusiness #shoplocal #savethetax