CRFA's Alberta Lobbyist
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Mark von Schellwitz Vice President, Western Canada T: 1-866-300-7675 E: mark@crfa.ca |
Industry Issues
Alberta
ALBERTA | Licensee Issues
Click here to see how your MLAs voted in the passing of Bill 26
Have your say: Alberta’s new drinking and driving laws
Click here to sign our petition on Alberta’s proposed new drinking and driving penalties.
CRFA is asking the Premier and the Ministers responsible to focus drinking and driving penalties and enforcement on those putting Albertans at risk instead of targeting responsible patrons.
Need more background? Click here to read more about CRFA’s campaign and Alberta’s proposed legislation.
ALBERTA | Articles by Date
2012
2011
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CRFA disappointed by Alberta government’s swift passage of flawed Bill 26 (Dec. 7/11)
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Alberta’s Bill 26 delayed as petitions against BAC legislation stack up (Dec. 6/11)
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2,000 petitions and counting: Albertans oppose .05 BAC legislation (Nov. 28/11)
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Alberta’s stricter drinking and driving laws target the wrong people (Nov. 21/11)
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Survey: 82% of Alberta licensees concerned about drinking and driving penalties (Nov. 16/11)
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B.C.’s drinking and driving penalties in Alberta? (Oct 27/11)
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Alberta restaurateurs welcome new gratuity wage (Jun. 1/11)
2010
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CRFA opposes payroll tax increases with CPP changes: Alberta (Dec. 7/10)
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CRFA fights Alberta’s WCB audit on gratuities (Sep. 28/10)
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CRFA meets with Calgary’s leading mayoral candidates (Sep. 16/10)
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Have your say in Alberta’s minimum wage review (May 31/10)
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CRFA action quashes new fee for Edmonton licensees (May 28/10)
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CRFA supports TFW program (Mar. 24/10)
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Alberta freezes minimum wage for 2010 (Feb. 16/10)
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A new approach to Alberta’s minimum wage
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Participating in Alberta’s mayoral elections
2009
2008
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Canada/Mexico labour mobility pilot project now accepting applications (Sep. 25/08)
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Early bedtime for Alberta's happy hours (Jul. 15/08)
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Alberta gives a boost to bar safety (Jun. 27/08)
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Alberta launches PNP pilot project for semi-skilled foodservice jobs (Apr. 30/08)
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Alberta boosts minimum wage to $8.40 hour (Mar. 19/08)
ALBERTA | Articles by Topic
ALBERTA | Environment
2009
ALBERTA | Food and Beverage
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 >
2011
2009
2008
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Early bedtime for Alberta's happy hours (Jul. 15/08)
ALBERTA | Gift Cards
2009
ALBERTA | 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
2011
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Alberta restaurateurs welcome new gratuity wage (Jun. 1/11)
2010
2009
2008
ALBERTA | Licensee Issues
BAC Charts
Click here (PDF) to access MADD Canada’s BAC charts to educate staff and inform and reassure customers that they can still drink responsibly at restaurants across the province.
Click here (PDF) to access MADD Canada’s BAC charts to educate staff and inform and reassure customers that they can still drink responsibly at restaurants across the province.
2012
2011
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CRFA disappointed by Alberta government’s swift passage of flawed Bill 26 (Dec. 7/11)
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Alberta’s Bill 26 delayed as petitions against BAC legislation stack up (Dec. 6/11)
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2,000 petitions and counting: Albertans oppose .05 BAC legislation (Nov. 28/11)
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Alberta’s stricter drinking and driving laws target the wrong people (Nov. 21/11)
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Survey: 82% of Alberta licensees concerned about drinking and driving penalties (Nov. 16/11)
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B.C.’s drinking and driving penalties in Alberta? (Oct 27/11)
2010
2009
2008
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Early bedtime for Alberta's happy hours (Jul. 15/08)
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Alberta gives a boost to bar safety (Jun. 27/08)
ALBERTA | Operating Costs
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 >
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 >
2011
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Alberta restaurateurs welcome new gratuity wage (Jun. 1/11)
2010
2009
2008
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Alberta boosts minimum wage to $8.40 hour (Mar. 19/08)
ALBERTA | Taxes
Tax Questions?
For information on sales taxes, taxes on tips, and other regulations, visit CRFA's online resource centre, RestaurantCentral.ca >
2010
ALBERTA | Mayoral Election
2010
ALBERTA | Provincial Budget
2012