CRFA's Federal Lobbyists
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Joyce Reynolds Executive Vice President, Government Affairs T: 1-800-387-5649 ext. 4219. E: jreynolds@crfa.ca |
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Justin Taylor Vice President, Labour and Supply T: 1-800-387-5649 ext. 4214 E: jtaylor@crfa.ca |
Industry Issues
Canada
CRFA works to ensure that government understands and values the tremendous contribution our industry makes to the economy and social fabric of Canada. We also make sure your voice is heard on important issues ranging from taxes to dairy prices.
CANADA | Photo Gallery
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CRFA meets with Prime Minister HarperCRFA's CEO Garth Whyte (far left), then-Chair Brenda O'Reilly, and then-First Vice Chairman Gerard Curran (far right) present Prime Minister Stephen Harper with a personalized chef jacket during a meeting with the CRFA Board of Directors and senior staff in October, 2009. |
CANADA | Articles by Date
2012
2011
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Price hike ensures Canadian dairy remains among costliest in the world (Dec. 2/11)
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CRFA provides input on new EI rate-setting process [PDF] (Nov. 29/11)
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Open letter re: appointment of new CEO of the Canadian Dairy Commission (Nov. 28/11)
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Free Your Milk: Restaurant industry leaders appeal to Dairy Commission for action on inflated prices (Nov. 22/11)
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EI increase will hurt job creation in restaurant sector (Nov. 8/11)
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Free Your Milk: Restaurant industry rallies consumers against rising prices (Oct. 12/11)
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New limitations on hiring foreign workers (Aug. 2/11)
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Act now - Speak up about credit and debit cards (Jul. 28/11)
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Not milked: Restaurants avoid $80 million in extra dairy costs (Jul. 18/11)
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Non-compliant foreign worker employers face severe penalties (Jul. 18/11)
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CRFA fights proposed 350% increase in music royalties (Jun. 17/11)
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Act now to stop payroll tax increases (May 25/11)
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CRFA seeks alignment on food and health policy (May 5/11)
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CRFA looks forward to working with Canada’s new government (French) (May 3/11)
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Federal Election Toolkit (April 2011)
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Reminder: Credit card liability shifts on March 31 (Mar. 22/11)
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Federal budget fails to deliver to restaurants stung by B.C. HST and Toronto G20 (Mar. 22/11)
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Investigating credit card code of conduct breaches (Mar. 21/11)
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Changes to TFW Program start in April (Mar. 18/11)
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How to reduce red tape today and tomorrow (Mar. 18/11)
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The chefs have spoken: Local is the hottest menu trend in 2011 (Mar. 3/11)
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Dairy price hike penalizes fresh pizza makers (French) (Jan. 31/11)
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Restaurant industry welcomes move to cut red tape (Jan. 13/11)
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Draft sodium reduction targets posted for packaged foods (Jan. 11/11)
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Government announces changes to TFW Program (Jan. 11/11)
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Letter: Minister Aglukkaq commends CRFA’s work on healthy living (PDF)
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Letter: Minister Ritz highlights value of foodservice industry (PDF)
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Letter: Minister Clement recognizes importance of foodservice industry (PDF)
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Letter: Minister Rob Moore pledges to work with CRFA and industry (PDF)
2010
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CRFA pushes to protect entry-level jobs amidst CPP changes (Dec. 20/10)
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Competition Bureau responds to CRFA complaints about credit card rules (Dec. 15/10)
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Seeking a commitment for sodium reduction to work (Dec. 14/10)
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CRFA opposes payroll tax increases with CPP changes (Dec. 8/10)
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First-ever study into Canadians and the restaurant industry reveals strong connection (Dec. 7/10)
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Dairy prices to rise 1.5% in February 2011 (Nov. 29/10)
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CRFA calls for fairness in dairy pricing (Nov. 26/10)
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Restaurant industry calls for “fair and transparent” dairy pricing system (Nov. 18/10)
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Visa Debit comes to Canada (Oct. 28/10)
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CRFA celebrates payroll tax victory (Oct. 1/10)
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EI UPDATE – Breaking News (Sep. 30/10)
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Restaurant industry braces for EI rate increase, but avoids a full-blown hurricane (Sep. 30/10)
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CRFA submits key challenges with payment systems (Sep. 29/10)
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EI premiums: Maximum increase on the table (Sep. 29/10)
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Changes to Temporary Foreign Worker Program (Sep. 28/10)
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Vancouver Centre MP joins Restaurant Caucus (Sep. 28/10)
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Credit card code of conduct takes effect (Aug. 24/10)
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Restaurant industry supports Sodium Working Group recommendations (Jul. 29/10)
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New payroll taxes threaten foodservice jobs (Jun. 30/10)
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Four MPs join CRFA’s Restaurant Caucus (May 19/09)
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CRFA's Open Letter to Minister Flaherty on EI changes (May 13/10)
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CRFA opposes dramatic increase to music royalty (May 3/10)
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EI premiums to skyrocket after Ottawa wipes out $57-billion fund (Apr. 29/10)
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Code of conduct finalized for payment card networks (Apr. 20/10)
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New legislation reins in credit card companies (Apr. 01/10)
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Federal budget responds to credit card concerns (Mar. 7/10)
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Federal budget serves up hidden tax on jobs (Mar. 4/10)
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Update: Code of Conduct for credit and debit card industry (Jan. 21/10)
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Foodservice operator’s guide to reducing sodium (PDF)
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Canada Small Business Financing Program: CRFA responds to proposed changes
2009
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Dairy Commission refuses to budge on high dairy prices (Dec. 4/09)
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Canadian Dairy Commission causes price revolt by major dairy buyer (Nov. 30/09)
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CRFA speaks out on the impact of rising dairy prices (Nov. 24/09)
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New code of conduct for credit and debit card companies good news for restaurant operators (Nov. 20/09)
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CRFA fights soaring dairy prices (Nov. 17/09)
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Avoiding the debit card trap (Nov. 13/09)
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CRFA's Federal Pre-Budget Submission (Oct. 2009) [PDF]
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Pressure mounts on credit card fees (Oct 20/09)
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New rules for temporary foreign workers (Oct. 20/09)
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Federal pre-budget hearings underway (Oct. 20/09)
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Hospitality operators face $6,000 hike in dance music royalty fees (Jul. 20/09)
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Voluntary trans fat reduction period ends (Jul. 13/09)
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Playing dance music to cost $6,000 more a year (Jul. 9/09)
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Senate report urges credit card reform (Jul. 6/09)
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CRFA continues the battle against credit card fees (June 15/09)
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New credit card rules a positive first step (May 21/09)
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CRFA speaks out on credit card fees (May 14/09)
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Changes to Temporary Foreign Worker program (May 6/09)
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Restaurant industry seeks “truth and transparency” on credit/debit card fees (Apr. 23/09)
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Senate reviews credit and debit card fees (Apr. 21/09)
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More credit available for restaurants (Apr. 20/09)
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Restaurant industry renews call for federal action on trans fat (Mar. 20/09)
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Restaurant industry applauds government decisions to review card fees (Mar. 18/09)
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Senate bill aims to ban VLTs (Mar. 18/09) [PDF]
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Restaurant industry welcomes federal budget tax relief, access to credit (Jan. 27/09)
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Credit card fees: what we're doing and how you can help (Jan. 16/09)
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EI premium rates hold steady (Jan. 7/09)
2008
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Restaurant industry supports cap on credit and debit card fees (Dec. 18/08)
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Dairy prices to rise 1% on Feb. 1, 2009 (Dec. 3/08)
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Restaurant Caucus MPs returned to Ottawa (Oct. 16/08)
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Canada/Mexico labour mobility pilot project now accepting applications (Sep. 25/08)
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CRFA joins coalition to fight rising credit and debit card fees (Sep. 8/08)
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Government lauds trans fat progress (Jul. 21/08)
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Dairy prices to rise on Sept. 1 (Jul. 15/08)
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Restaurant industry opposes 'special increase' in dairy prices (Jul. 3/08)
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Employment insurance reform in progress (Jun. 17/08)
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Food safety alert: Salmonella and tomatoes (Jun. 9/08)
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It's tax time (Mar. 19/08)
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CRFA welcomes long-awaited EI reform (Feb. 27/08)
CANADA | Articles by Topic
CANADA | Credit/Debit Fees
2011
2010
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Competition Bureau responds to CRFA complaints about credit card rules (Dec. 15/10)
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Visa Debit comes to Canada (Oct. 28/10)
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CRFA submits key challenges with payment systems (Sep. 29/10)
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Credit card code of conduct takes effect (Aug. 24/10)
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Code of conduct finalized for payment card networks (Apr. 20/10)
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New legislation reins in credit card companies (Apr. 01/10)
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Federal budget responds to credit card concerns (Mar. 7/10)
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Update: Code of Conduct for credit and debit card industry (Jan. 21/10)
2009
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New code of conduct for credit and debit card companies good news for restaurant operators (Nov. 20/09)
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Avoiding the debit card trap (Nov. 13/09)
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Pressure mounts on credit card fees (Oct 20/09)
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Senate report urges credit card reform (Jul. 6/09)
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CRFA continues the battle against credit card fees (June 15/09)
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New credit card rules a positive first step (May 21/09)
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CRFA speaks out on credit card fees (May 14/09)
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Restaurant industry seeks “truth and transparency” on credit/debit card fees (Apr. 23/09)
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Senate reviews credit and debit card fees (Apr. 21/09)
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Restaurant industry applauds government decisions to review card fees (Mar. 18/09)
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Credit card fees: what we're doing and how you can help (Jan. 16/09)
2008
CANADA | Food and Beverage
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CRFA wants to free your milkCRFA launched its “Free Your Milk” campaign, which aims to raise public awareness on how Canada’s dairy supply management is driving up costs for consumers. Click here to join in the conversation. Click here to read CRFA’s press release on the “Free Your Milk” campaign. |
Healthy Living Strategy
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Food Safety Training
CRFA developed the National Food Safety Training Program (NFSTP) to offer top quality, affordable and accessible training in food safety. The program is available across Canada through a network of qualified trainers.
Chain restaurants provide detailed nutrition information through this voluntary CRFA program.
CRFA Nutrition Guides
- How to Reduce Sodium in Menu Items (PDF)
- Nutrition Information for Foods Sold in Restaurants and Foodservice Establishments (PDF)
- How to Reduce or Eliminate Trans Fats in Menu Items (PDF)
Food Safety
From boil-water advisories to power outages, CRFA offers information to help you run a safe foodservice business.
Read more at our online resource centre, RestaurantCentral.ca >
Restaurant Inspections
For information and links to government offices, visit CRFA's online resource centre, RestaurantCentral.ca >
Liquor Regulations
For information about liquor licensing and server training across Canada, visit CRFA's online resource centre, RestaurantCentral.ca >
2012
2011
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Price hike ensures Canadian dairy remains among costliest in the world (Dec. 2/11)
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Open letter re: appointment of new CEO of the Canadian Dairy Commission (Nov. 28/11)
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Free Your Milk: Restaurant industry leaders appeal to Dairy Commission for action on inflated prices (Nov. 22/11)
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Free Your Milk: Restaurant industry rallies consumers against rising prices (Oct. 12/11)
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Not milked: Restaurants avoid $80 million in extra dairy costs (Jul. 18/11)
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Non-compliant foreign worker employers face severe penalties (Jul. 18/11)
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CRFA seeks alignment on food and health policy (May 5/11)
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Letter: Minister Aglukkaq commends CRFA’s work on healthy living (PDF)
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The chefs have spoken: Local is the hottest menu trend in 2011 (Mar. 3/11)
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Dairy price hike penalizes fresh pizza makers (French) (Jan. 31/11)
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Draft sodium reduction targets posted for packaged foods (Jan. 11/11)
2010
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Seeking a commitment for sodium reduction to work (Dec. 14/10)
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Dairy prices to rise 1.5% in February 2011 (Nov. 29/10)
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CRFA calls for fairness in dairy pricing (Nov. 26/10)
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Restaurant industry calls for “fair and transparent” dairy pricing system (Nov. 18/10)
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Restaurant industry supports Sodium Working Group recommendations (Jul. 29/10)
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Foodservice operator’s guide to reducing sodium (PDF)
2009
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Dairy Commission refuses to budge on high dairy prices (Dec. 4/09)
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Canadian Dairy Commission causes price revolt by major dairy buyer (Nov. 30/09)
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CRFA speaks out on the impact of rising dairy prices (Nov. 24/09)
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CRFA fights soaring dairy prices (Nov. 17/09)
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Voluntary trans fat reduction period ends (Jul. 13/09)
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Restaurant industry renews call for federal action on trans fat (Mar. 20/09)
2008
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Dairy prices to rise 1% on Feb. 1, 2009 (Dec. 3/08)
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Government lauds trans fat progress (Jul. 21/08)
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Dairy prices to rise on Sept. 1 (Jul. 15/08)
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Restaurant industry opposes 'special increase' in dairy prices (Jul. 3/08)
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Food safety alert: Salmonella and tomatoes (Jun. 9/08)
CANADA | Labour
Online Job Postings
CRFA members save 47% on job postings with Hcareers.
Visit the Hcareers Restaurant Job Board to start saving today >>
CRFA’s Labour Shortage Toolkit
Tools and information to help you attract and retain employees.
Special Report
CRFA is a supporter of LabourWatch.com, an online service that advances employee rights in labour relations. LabourWatch.com provides resources on unionization, to help your employees make informed choices.
Minimum Wage Rates
Visit CRFA's online resource centre, RestaurantCentral.ca for wage rates by province >
Workers' Compensation
For government contacts visit CRFA's online resource centre, RestaurantCentral.ca >
Employment / Labour Standards
Visit CRFA's online resource centre, RestaurantCentral.ca, for information and government links
2012
2011
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New limitations on hiring foreign workers (Aug. 2/11)
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Non-compliant foreign worker employers face severe penalties (Jul. 18/11)
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Changes to TFW Program start in April (Mar. 18/11)
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Government announces changes to TFW Program (Jan. 11/11)
2010
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Changes to Temporary Foreign Worker Program (Sep. 28/10)
2009
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New rules for temporary foreign workers (Oct. 20/09)
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Changes to Temporary Foreign Worker program (May 6/09)
2008
CANADA | Music Royalties
2011
2010
2009
CANADA | Small Business Financing
Small Business Loans
If your business has gross annual revenues of $5 million or less, you may be eligible for a loan under the Canada Small Business Financing Program. Visit the Industry Canada website for details.
2011
2010
2009
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More credit available for restaurants (Apr. 20/09)
CANADA | Taxes
Tax Questions?
For information on sales taxes, taxes on tips, and other regulations, visit CRFA's online resource centre, RestaurantCentral.ca >
2011
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CRFA provides input on new EI rate-setting process [PDF] (Nov. 29/11)
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EI increase will hurt job creation in restaurant sector (Nov. 8/11)
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Act now to stop payroll tax increases (May 25/11)
2010
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CRFA pushes to protect entry-level jobs amidst CPP changes (Dec. 20/10)
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CRFA opposes payroll tax increases with CPP changes (Dec. 8/10)
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CRFA celebrates payroll tax victory (Oct. 1/10)
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EI UPDATE – Breaking News (Sep. 30/10)
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Restaurant industry braces for EI rate increase, but avoids a full-blown hurricane (Sep. 30/10)
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EI premiums: Maximum increase on the table (Sep. 29/10)
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New payroll taxes threaten foodservice jobs (Jun. 30/10)
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CRFA's Open Letter to Minister Flaherty on EI changes (May 13/10)
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EI premiums to skyrocket after Ottawa wipes out $57-billion fund (Apr. 29/10)
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Federal budget serves up hidden tax on jobs (Mar. 4/10)
2009
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EI premium rates hold steady (Jan. 7/09)
2008
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Employment insurance reform in progress (Jun. 17/08)
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It's tax time (Mar. 19/08)
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CRFA welcomes long-awaited EI reform (Feb. 27/08)
CANADA | Other
2011
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How to reduce red tape today and tomorrow (Mar. 18/11)
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Restaurant industry welcomes move to cut red tape (Jan. 13/11)
2009
CANADA | Federal Budget
2011
2009
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Federal pre-budget hearings underway (Oct. 20/09)
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CRFA's Federal Pre-Budget Submission (Oct. 2009) [PDF]
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Restaurant industry welcomes federal budget tax relief, access to credit (Jan. 27/09)
CANADA | Federal Election
2011
CANADA | Federal Restaurant Caucus
2010
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Vancouver Centre MP joins Restaurant Caucus (Sep. 28/10)
2009
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Four MPs join CRFA’s Restaurant Caucus (May 19/09)
2008
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Restaurant Caucus MPs returned to Ottawa (Oct. 16/08)
CANADA | Letters
2011
CANADA | Research Reports
2011
2010