CRFA's Ontario Lobbyist
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Ron Reaman Vice President, Ontario T: 1-800-387-5649 ext. 4242 E: rreaman@crfa.ca |
Industry Issues
Ontario
ONTARIO | Hot Issue
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Are you ready? Ontario accessibility standard takes effect January 2012All Ontario businesses with at least one employee must comply with the new Customer Service Standard by Jan. 1, 2012. Learn more at CRFA’s online resource centre RestaurantCentral.ca. |
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CRFA meets with Premier McGuintyCRFA’s President and CEO Garth Whyte (right), Executive Vice President Government Affairs Joyce Reynolds (second left) and Vice President Federal Ron Reaman (left) present Premier Dalton McGuinty with a personalized chef jacket in Toronto on September 8, 2010. |
ONTARIO | Articles by Date
2011
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CRFA urges Ontario government to introduce LCBO true wholesale pricing for restaurants and bars (Dec. 8/11)
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Ontario election wrap up (Oct. 17/11)
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CRFA looks forward to working with Ontario’s new government (Oct. 7/11)
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Rising energy costs a top election issue for Ontario restaurateurs (Sep. 14/11)
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Open letter from restaurant industry on Ontario Government's $7-million hand out to frozen pizza manufacturer (Jul. 27/11)
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Working with CRFA: WSIB holds the line on premiums (Jul. 5/11)
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Ontario relaxes liquor laws June 1 (Jun. 3/11)
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New accessibility standards impact Ontario restaurants (Jun. 3/11)
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CRFA downgrades Ontario Budget because – no plan for the restaurant industry (Mar. 29/11)
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CRFA applauds Government of Ontario on minimum wage decision (Feb. 11/11)
2010
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CRFA opposes payroll tax increases with CPP changes: Ontario (Nov. 30/10)
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CRFA establishes task force on tipping (Nov. 26/10)
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Months after G20, restaurants still not compensated (Nov. 4/10)
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WSIB premium freeze for restaurant operators (Oct. 18/10)
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Toronto restaurant owners looking for change in attitude at City Hall (Oct. 6/10)
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CRFA talks nutrition with Ontario and B.C. ministries (Sep. 29/10)
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Update: Delivering First Nations tax exemption in Ontario (Sep. 16/10)
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Ottawa extends deadline for G20 Summit claims (Aug. 24/10)
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Survey shows G20 losses extend beyond downtown core for Toronto restaurants (Jul. 14/10)
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Changes to beer and wine taxes in Ontario (Jul. 6/10)
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CRFA thanks Minister Aggelonitis for applying fair policy across Ontario (May 31/10)
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Ontario workplace violence policy becomes mandatory (Apr. 29/10)
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Minimum wage increase to cost Ontario restaurateurs $255 million (Mar. 31/10)
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Ontario delivers mixed message on payroll costs (Mar. 25/10)
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CRFA speaks out against unfair minimum wage hikes (Mar. 24/10)
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CRFA’s HST Checklist: Are you ready? (Mar. 1/10)
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Free seminar: Recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce (Jan. 22/10)
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Ontario licensees saved from $24 million in extra costs (Jan. 21/10)
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Congratulations Sophia! (Jan. 19/10)
2009
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Toronto keeps its coffee cup for now (Dec. 15/09)
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WSIB freezes premium rates for Ontario restaurants (Nov. 20/09)
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$4.00-meals beat HST in Ontario (Nov. 17/09)
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Fair treatment for Ontario licensees … it’s time! (Sep. 11/09)
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Tentative agreement reached in LCBO talks (Jun. 24/09)
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Open Letter re: Toronto city workers' strike (Jun. 22/09)
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Reminder: City of Toronto plastic bag fee (May 6/09)
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Ontario offers wage subsidy for summer students (May 6/09)
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Menu labelling bill a bad move for Ontario consumers (Apr. 9/09)
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Minimum wage increase puts jobs at risk (Mar. 31/09)
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Let them eat caviar (CRFA op-ed on thestar.com) (Mar. 31/09)
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Food tax fairness missing from Ontario budget (Mar. 27/09)
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Restaurant industry seeks food tax fairness (Mar. 26/09)
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Restaurant industry calls for action in upcoming Ontario budget (Feb. 6/09)
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CRFA pre-budget submission to the Standing Commitee on Finance and Economic Affairs (PDF) (Jan. 28/09)
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Statement from the Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association Regarding Responsible Service of Beverage Alcohol (Jan. 13/09)
2008
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Toronto delays cup decision, passes packaging rules (Dec. 5/08)
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Toronto's in-store packaging ban -- act now! (Nov. 25/08)
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Toronto restaurant operators look forward to more reasonable packaging plan (Nov. 13/08)
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Toronto passing the buck on recycling (Nov. 4/08)
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Minimum wage increase misses the mark (Apr. 1/08)
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Ontario’s rejection of tax harmonization good news for consumers (Mar. 26/08)
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The harm in tax harmonization (Jan. 16/08)
ONTARIO | Articles by Topic
ONTARIO | G20 Summit
G20 Summit Update
Months after G20, restaurants still not compensated (Nov. 4/10)
Ottawa extends deadline for G20 Summit claims (Aug. 24/10)
Survey shows G20 losses extend beyond downtown core for Toronto restaurants (Jul. 14/10)
ONTARIO | Environment
2011
2009
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Toronto keeps its coffee cup for now (Dec. 15/09)
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Open Letter re: Toronto city workers' strike (Jun. 22/09)
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Reminder: City of Toronto plastic bag fee (May 6/09)
2008
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Toronto delays cup decision, passes packaging rules (Dec. 5/08)
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Toronto's in-store packaging ban -- act now! (Nov. 25/08)
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Toronto restaurant operators look forward to more reasonable packaging plan (Nov. 13/08)
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Toronto passing the buck on recycling (Nov. 4/08)
ONTARIO | 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
2010
2009
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Fair treatment for Ontario licensees … it’s time! (Sep. 11/09)
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Tentative agreement reached in LCBO talks (Jun. 24/09)
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Menu labelling bill a bad move for Ontario consumers (Apr. 9/09)
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Statement from the Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association Regarding Responsible Service of Beverage Alcohol (Jan. 13/09)
ONTARIO | 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
2010
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CRFA establishes task force on tipping (Nov. 26/10)
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Ontario workplace violence policy becomes mandatory (Apr. 29/10)
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Minimum wage increase to cost Ontario restaurateurs $255 million (Mar. 31/10)
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Ontario delivers mixed message on payroll costs (Mar. 25/10)
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CRFA speaks out against unfair minimum wage hikes (Mar. 24/10)
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Free seminar: Recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce (Jan. 22/10)
2009
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WSIB freezes premium rates for Ontario restaurants (Nov. 20/09)
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Ontario offers wage subsidy for summer students (May 6/09)
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Minimum wage increase puts jobs at risk (Mar. 31/09)
2008
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Minimum wage increase misses the mark (Apr. 1/08)
ONTARIO | 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.
2011
2010
2009
ONTARIO | 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
2010
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WSIB premium freeze for restaurant operators (Oct. 18/10)
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Minimum wage increase to cost Ontario restaurateurs $255 million (Mar. 31/10)
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Ontario delivers mixed message on payroll costs (Mar. 25/10)
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CRFA speaks out against unfair minimum wage hikes (Mar. 24/10)
2009
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WSIB freezes premium rates for Ontario restaurants (Nov. 20/09)
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Open Letter re: Toronto city workers' strike (Jun. 22/09)
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Ontario offers wage subsidy for summer students (May 6/09)
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Minimum wage increase puts jobs at risk (Mar. 31/09)
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Restaurant industry calls for action in upcoming Ontario budget (Feb. 6/09)
2008
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Minimum wage increase misses the mark (Apr. 1/08)
ONTARIO | Taxes
2010
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CRFA opposes payroll tax increases with CPP changes: Ontario (Nov. 30/10)
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Update: Delivering First Nations tax exemption in Ontario (Sep. 16/10)
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Changes to beer and wine taxes in Ontario (Jul. 6/10)
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CRFA’s HST Checklist: Are you ready? (Mar. 1/10)
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Ontario licensees saved from $24 million in extra costs (Jan. 21/10)
2009
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WSIB freezes premium rates for Ontario restaurants (Nov. 20/09)
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$4.00-meals beat HST in Ontario (Nov. 17/09)
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Fair treatment for Ontario licensees … it’s time! (Sep. 11/09)
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Let them eat caviar (CRFA op-ed on thestar.com) (Mar. 31/09)
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Food tax fairness missing from Ontario budget (Mar. 27/09)
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Restaurant industry seeks food tax fairness (Mar. 26/09)
2008
ONTARIO | Ontario Restaurant Caucus
2010
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CRFA thanks Minister Aggelonitis for applying fair policy across Ontario (May 31/10)
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Congratulations Sophia! (Jan. 19/10)
ONTARIO | Provincial Budget
2011
2010
2009
ONTARIO | Provincial Election
2011
ONTARIO | Research Reports
2011
2010