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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)

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)