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2010
CRFA pushes to protect entry-level jobs amidst CPP changes
(Dec. 20/10)
Competition Bureau responds to CRFA complaints about credit card rules
(Dec. 15/10)
Chefs Marc Thuet and Martin Picard at the BC Foodservice Expo 2011
(Dec. 14/10)
First-ever study into Canadians and the restaurant industry reveals strong connection
(Dec. 07/10)
Three great chefs will thrill visitors at CRFA Show 2011
(Dec. 02/10)
Fresh ideas for local businesses at the BC Foodservice Expo 2011
(Nov. 29/10)
Dairy prices to rise 1.5% in February 2011
(Nov. 29/10)
Restaurant industry calls for “fair and transparent” dairy pricing system
(Nov. 18/10)
Registration is now open for CRFA Show 2011
(Nov. 17/10)
Minimum wage hike moves Manitoba in wrong direction
(Nov. 16/10)
Months after G20, restaurants still not compensated
(Nov. 4/10)
MEDIA ADVISORY: CRFA to call for fair compensation for restaurants hurt by G20 Summit
(Nov. 3/10)
CRFA appoints Ron Reaman as VP Ontario
(Oct. 29/10)
CRFA talks small business with N.S. municipalities
(Oct. 27/10)
Media Advisory: CRFA President to Address N.S. Municipalities
(Oct. 26/10)
Alberta Foodservice Expo showcases restaurant industry this weekend
(Oct. 21/10)
Toronto restaurant owners looking for change in attitude at City Hall
(Oct. 6/10)
Restaurant industry braces for EI rate increase, but avoids a full-blown hurricane
(Sep. 30/10)
CRFA meets with Calgary’s leading mayoral candidates
(Sep. 16/10)
CRFA to discuss restaurant industry with Premier Stelmach
(Sep. 15/10)
CRFA meets with Premier McGuinty
(Sep. 8/10)
CRFA shares restaurant industry’s $10-billion milestone with Premier Charest
(
French
) (Aug. 31/10)
CRFA shares restaurant industry’s $1-billion milestone with Premier Graham
(
French
) (Aug. 18/10)
Survey shows B.C. restaurants hit hard by HST
(Aug. 3/10)
Restaurant industry supports Sodium Working Group recommendations
(Jul. 29/10)
Survey shows G20 losses extend beyond downtown core for Toronto restaurants
(Jul. 14/10)
CRFA announcement: senior executive David Harris announces departure
(Jul. 12/10)
Restaurant group urges Ottawa to expand compensation for G20-related losses
(Jun. 29/10)
Restaurant owners brace for impact of G20 Toronto Summit
(Jun. 16/10)
CRFA thanks Minister Aggelonitis for applying fair policy across Ontario
(May 31/10)
Restaurateurs say proposed Halifax budget is wrong recipe for economic growth
(May 21/10)
Annual Alberta foodservice industry event to re-launch in October 2010
(May 21/10)
CRFA's Open Letter to Minister Flaherty on EI changes
(May 13/10)
Premier Campbell makes surprise visit to BC Foodservice Expo
(Apr. 27/10)
New Canadian Chef Survey highlights top menu trends for 2010
(Apr. 15/10)
“Do as I say, not as I do” – Manitoba freezes public sector wages, but forces a higher minimum wage on business owners
(Apr. 8/10)
Ron Yudd serves up profitable ideas at ApEx 2010
(Apr. 8/10)
Restaurateurs will be hungry for new ideas at ApEx 2010
(Apr. 6/10)
Minimum wage increase to cost Ontario restaurateurs $255 million
(Mar. 31/10)
2010 CRFA Show: More buzz, more business
(Mar. 26/10)
Ontario delivers mixed message on payroll costs
(Mar. 25/10)
Manitoba’s restaurant operators left with little to celebrate in 2010 budget
(Mar. 23/10)
Calgary restaurateur Gerard Curran elected Chairman of CRFA
(Mar. 8/10)
Federal budget serves up hidden tax on jobs
(Mar. 4/10)
First-ever Canadian Chef Survey reveals top menu trends for 2010
(Mar. 4/10)
Restaurants disappointed by broken promises on HST
(Mar. 2/10)
New minimum wage legislation is the right recipe for jobs and investment
(Feb. 26/10)
Restaurateurs say HST increase is the wrong recipe for economic growth
(Feb. 8/10)
Open Letter to Premier Campbell and Finance Minister Hansen
(Jan. 29/10)
Restaurateurs brace for $31-million jump in wage costs
(Jan. 22/10)
2009
CRFA names Premier Danny Williams 'honorary chef'
(Dec. 22/09)
Foodservice Trends & Directions conference comes to 2010 CRFA Show
(Dec. 11/09)
CRFA partners with MediaEDGE to launch new industry magazine
(Dec. 7/09)
Dairy Commission refuses to budge on high dairy prices
(Dec. 4/09)
No surprise – British Columbians do not want a new meal tax
(Dec. 3/09)
Open Letter: Restaurant industry urges parties to ensure food tax fairness in B.C.
(
French
) (Dec. 1/09)
Canadian Dairy Commission causes price revolt by major dairy buyer
(Nov. 30/09)
New code of conduct for credit and debit card companies good news for restaurant operators
(Nov. 20/09)
CRFA meets with Prime Minister Harper
(Nov. 4/09)
CRFA Show: Three days, thousands of new ideas
(Oct. 19/09)
Susur Lee in the spotlight at CRFA Show
(Oct. 15/09)
New restaurant accounting book adds up to success
(Sep. 30/09)
Premier Ghiz named “honorary chef” by restaurant association
(Sep. 29/09)
Premier Dexter named “honorary chef” by restaurant association
(Sep. 28/09)
Speech: Why the restaurant industry should be a high priority for policy makers
(Sept. 10/09)
B.C. budget leaves restaurant industry hungry for answers
(Sep. 1/09)
Open Letter: Restaurant industry calls for solution to sewage stench in downtown Halifax
(Aug. 11/09)
Restaurant owners say the HST will significantly hurt their business
(Aug. 4/09)
Ferry disruptions a growing concern for Newfoundland restaurateurs
(Jul. 31/09)
HST tax increase delivers huge hit to B.C. families and tourists
(Jul. 23/09)
Saskatchewan’s minimum working age is now fair for all
(Jul. 22/09)
Hospitality operators face $6,000 hike in dance music royalty fees
(Jul. 20/09)
Changes to liquor fees good news for Alberta restaurants and bars
(Jul. 8/09)
Garth Whyte appointed CEO of Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association
(May 22/09)
New credit card rules a positive first step
(May 21/09)
Restaurant industry seeks “truth and transparency” on credit/debit card fees
(Apr. 23/09)
CRFA appoints Bruce Guerin as manager of Alberta Foodservice Show
(Apr. 17/09)
Menu labelling bill a bad move for Ontario consumers
(Apr. 9/09)
Minimum wage increase puts jobs at risk
(Mar. 31/09)
Food tax fairness missing from Ontario budget
(Mar. 27/09)
Restaurant industry seeks food tax fairness
(Mar. 26/09)
Restaurant industry renews call for federal action on trans fat
(Mar. 20/09)
2009 CRFA Show receives rave reviews
(Mar. 18/09)
St. John’s restaurateur Brenda O’Reilly elected Chairman of Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association
(Mar. 9/09)
Trans fat regulation misses the mark
(Mar. 6/09)
Minimum wage increase will hurt those it purports to help
(Mar. 5/09)
Restaurant industry applauds Senate decision to review card fees
(Mar. 5/09)
Menu ideas, business advice and cool cocktails at the 2009 CRFA Show
(Mar. 4/09)
Restaurant industry calls for action in upcoming Ontario budget
(Feb. 6/09)
Restaurant and bar owners unfairly targeted by government
(Feb. 5/08)
Professional chefs share the stage in the CRFA Show’s “Cooking with the Stars”
(Feb. 5/09)
BC show attendance jumps 22%
(Jan. 29/09)
Restaurant industry welcomes federal budget tax relief, access to credit
(Jan. 27/09)
Restaurant industry commends St. John’s City Council on drive-through decision
(Jan. 20/09)
CRFA engages Korn/Ferry for CEO search
(Jan. 14/09)
Statement from the Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association Regarding Responsible Service of Beverage Alcohol
(Jan. 13/09)
2008
CRFA applauds changes to minimum working age for restaurant employees
(Dec. 23/08)
Restaurant industry supports cap on credit and debit card fees
(Dec. 18/08)
Restaurant industry: Now is not the time for higher taxes
(Dec. 16/08)
Price hike means Canadians continue to overpay for dairy products
(Dec. 3/08)
Restaurant owners seek dairy price rollback
(Dec. 3/08)
Top Toronto chefs join 2009 CRFA Show line-up
(Nov. 24/08)
Toronto restaurant operators look forward to more reasonable packaging plan
(Nov. 13/08)
2009 CRFA Show puts spotlight on new and innovative products
(Nov. 5/08)
Toronto passing the buck on recycling
(Nov. 4/08)
Announcement from CRFA Chairman Michael Aronovici
(Oct. 27/08)
Hot chefs take the stage at 2009 CRFA Show
(Oct. 10/08)
Pizza Pizza executive named Chairman of CRFA Show Advisory Committee
(Sep. 9/08)
Industry needs annual show
(Sep. 4/08)
Foodservice industry welcomes help with Saskatchewan’s labour shortage
(Aug. 12/08)
Bruce Guerin appointed Show Manager for the B.C. Foodservice Expo
(Jul. 28/08)
Restaurant industry opposes 'special increase' in dairy prices
(Jul. 3/08)
Minimum wage increase misses the mark
(Apr. 1/08)
Ontario’s rejection of tax harmonization good news for consumers
(Mar. 26/08)
Show Wrap-Up: 2008 CRFA Show
(Mar. 10/08)
Montreal entrepreneur Michael Aronovici elected Chairman of Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association
(
French
) (Mar. 3/08)
CRFA welcomes the creation of the Canada Employment Insurance Financing Board
(Feb. 26/08)
Five gourmet courses in only forty minutes
(Feb. 15/08)
Foodservice industry welcomes help with B.C.'s labour shortage
(Feb. 5/08)
It’s easy being green at the BC Foodservice Expo
(Jan. 25/08)
Foodservice suppliers embrace the new CRFA Show
(Jan. 18/08)
2008 BC Foodservice Expo serves up menu ideas and business advice
(Jan. 10/08)