Commercial foodservice sales are forecast to reach $75 billion next year — a 4.4 per cent increase over 2018, according to the latest Foodservice…
New Brunswick Passes Legislation to Reduce WorkSafeNB Rate Increases
As promised shortly after forming government in November, the new Progressive Conservative government in New Brunswick has passed legislative amendments to strengthen the province’s…
What Foodservice Operators Need to Know About the New Ontario Environment Plan
On Nov. 29, the Progressive Conservative government in Ontario unveiled a new plan to address the province’s environmental challenges entitled Preserving and Protecting our…
Is Romaine Lettuce Safe to Serve?
An outbreak of cases of E. coli linked to contaminated romaine lettuce is still being investigated in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and several U.S.…
PCs Pass New Labour Legislation in Ontario
On Nov. 21, the Progressive Conservatives fulfilled their promise to pass Bill 47, the Making Ontario Open for Business Act. This new labour legislation…
Making Ontario Open for Business Act: What Foodservice Operators Need to Know about the Upcoming Labour Law Reforms
Speaking to a room full of foodservice operators gathered at Restaurants Canada headquarters for a Members Forum event on Oct. 17, Ontario Labour Minister…
Restaurants in the Weeds: Are You Ready for Cannabis Legalization?
Are You Ready for Cannabis Legalization? Recreational marijuana use will soon be legal in Canada. This has brought on a lot of speculation about…
Restaurant Cybersecurity: How to Protect Your Business from Cyber Attacks
The restaurant industry processes billions in credit and debit card transactions each year. While these everyday interactions literally mean money in the bank for…
Quebeckers Vote for Change from Business As Usual
The Coalition Avenir Quebec’s sweep to power on Oct. 1 is being welcomed as good news for the province’s foodservice sector — although some…