On Nov. 21, the Progressive Conservatives fulfilled their promise to pass Bill 47, the Making Ontario Open for Business Act. This new labour legislation…
Stick to the Basics: 2018 Study Reveals Canadians Favour Classic Fruit Flavours
Move over, mangosteen! See ya, starfruit! Later, lychee! That’s right, when it comes to fruit flavours in their sweet treats, Canadians prefer things, let’s…
What You Need to Know Before Switching to Biodegradable Plastic
With the worldwide problem of plastic pollution increasingly on the restaurant and hospitality industry’s radar, many businesses are making changes to help reduce plastic…
Removing Barriers to Employment for Newcomers and Immigrants
Human rights laws vary between provinces, but all codes address protected grounds for discrimination. These include nationality, ethnic origin, place of origin, colour, race…
Cannabis and Foodservice – The Legal Issues to Consider Now For the Laws That Almost Exist
On Oct. 17, 2018, the manufacture, sale and distribution of cannabis for recreational use will become legal. Across the country, Canadian businesses are wondering…
Restaurateur Diaries: How to Attract and Keep Staff
Competition for customers has always been fierce, but competition to attract and keep staff might be getting just as tough. In a recent survey…
Is Your Job Posting Inclusive
Why is it important to ensure your job posting is inclusive? Because it prevents you from: Breaking human rights laws, and Excluding good candidates,…
Are You Fostering Racial and Cultural Diversity
Having a diverse workplace team is a great start, but your work doesn’t end there, you need to foster racial and cultural diversity in…
Restaurant Staffing Strategies You Need
Adopting strong restaurant staffing strategies at your restaurant is important for a successful busy summer season, and the long-term well being of your establishment.…