Industry Issues

Saskatchewan

CRFA urges Saskatchewan to create an industry vision

In November 2010, CRFA presented Premier Brad Wall (centre) with a personalized chef jacket. Also pictured, left to right: CRFA Director Don Richardson, President and CEO Garth Whyte, Chairman Gerard Curran and VP Manitoba-Saskatchewan Courtney Hirota.

>> see more photos in our government affairs photo gallery

Letter: Premier Wall commends province’s foodservice industry (PDF)

SASKATCHEWAN | Articles by Date

2012

CRFA discusses Saskatchewan’s beverage alcohol regulations (Feb. 13/12)
CRFA’s eight budget recommendations to Saskatchewan (Feb. 13/12)
Saskatchewan WCB rates increase (Jan. 16/12)
Is Saskatchewan next? Tougher BAC penalties on the table (Jan. 13/12)

2011

CRFA challenges proposed WCB rate increase in Saskatchewan (Dec. 15/11)
Saskatchewan Party re-elected in a landslide (Nov. 11/11)
Government pursuing wage inflation, not job creation (May 24/11)
CRFA discusses member issues in Saskatchewan (May 19/11)
CRFA challenges Saskatchewan’s bitter beer discount (Apr. 15/11)
Saskatchewan budget creates unfair playing field for restaurant operators (Mar. 23/11)
Letter: Premier Wall commends province’s foodservice industry (PDF)

2010

2009

Saskatchewan makes changes to immigrant nominee program (Dec. 14/09)
CRFA opposes payroll tax increases with CPP changes: Saskatchewan (Dec. 7/10)
CRFA speaks out on the HST impact (Oct. 21/09)
Saskatchewan alert: HST on the horizon? (Aug. 6/09)
Saskatchewan’s minimum working age is now fair for all (Jul. 22/09)
Liquor changes on the way in Saskatchewan (Apr. 21/09)

2008

CRFA applauds changes to minimum working age for restaurant employees (Dec. 23/08)
Foodservice industry welcomes help with Saskatchewan’s labour shortage (Aug. 12/08)
Saskatchewan unveils new labour legislation (May 21/08)
Saskatchewan rejects harmonized sales tax (Jan. 28/08)
The harm in tax harmonization (Jan. 16/08)

SASKATCHEWAN | Articles by Topic

SASKATCHEWAN | 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.

Nutrition Information Program

Chain restaurants provide detailed nutrition information through this voluntary CRFA program.

CRFA Nutrition Guides

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

CRFA challenges Saskatchewan’s bitter beer discount (Apr. 15/11)

2010

Saskatchewan’s budget impacts beverage alcohol (Mar. 26/10)

2009

Liquor changes on the way in Saskatchewan (Apr. 21/09)

SASKATCHEWAN | 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

Help Wanted: The Labour Shortage Crisis and Canada’s Foodservice Industry (PDF)

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

Saskatchewan WCB rates increase (Jan. 16/12)

2011

CRFA challenges proposed WCB rate increase in Saskatchewan (Dec. 15/11)
Government pursuing wage inflation, not job creation (May 24/11)
CRFA discusses member issues in Saskatchewan (May 19/11)

2010

2009

Saskatchewan makes changes to immigrant nominee program (Dec. 14/09)
Saskatchewan’s minimum working age is now fair for all (July 22/09)

2008

CRFA applauds changes to minimum working age for restaurant employees (Dec. 23/08)
Foodservice industry welcomes help with Saskatchewan’s labour shortage (Aug. 12/08)
Saskatchewan unveils new labour legislation (May 21/08)

SASKATCHEWAN | 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.

2012

CRFA discusses Saskatchewan’s beverage alcohol regulations (Feb. 13/12)
Is Saskatchewan next? Tougher BAC penalties on the table (Jan. 13/12)

2011

CRFA discusses member issues in Saskatchewan (May 19/11)
CRFA challenges Saskatchewan’s bitter beer discount (Apr. 15/11)

2010

Saskatchewan’s budget impacts beverage alcohol (Mar. 26/10)

2009

Liquor changes on the way in Saskatchewan (Apr. 21/09)

SASKATCHEWAN | 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 >

2011

Government pursuing wage inflation, not job creation (May 24/11)

2010

SASKATCHEWAN | Taxes

Tax Questions?

For information on sales taxes, taxes on tips, and other regulations, visit CRFA's online resource centre, RestaurantCentral.ca >

2009

CRFA opposes payroll tax increases with CPP changes: Saskatchewan (Dec. 7/10)
CRFA speaks out on the HST impact (Oct. 21/09)
Saskatchewan alert: HST on the horizon? (Aug. 6/09)

2008

Saskatchewan rejects harmonized sales tax (Jan. 28/08)
The harm in tax harmonization (Jan. 16/08)

SASKATCHEWAN | Letters

2011

Letter: Premier Wall commends province’s foodservice industry (PDF)

SASKATCHEWAN | Provincial Budget

2012

CRFA’s eight budget recommendations to Saskatchewan (Feb. 13/12)

2011

CRFA challenges Saskatchewan’s bitter beer discount (Apr. 15/11)
Saskatchewan budget creates unfair playing field for restaurant operators (Mar. 23/11)

2010

Saskatchewan’s budget impacts beverage alcohol (Mar. 26/10)

SASKATCHEWAN | Provincial Election

2011

Saskatchewan Party re-elected in a landslide (Nov. 11/11)

CRFA's Saskatchewan Lobbyist

Industry Issues

CRFA discusses Saskatchewan’s beverage alcohol regulations (Feb. 13/12)

Saskatchewan WCB rates increase (Jan. 16/12)

Is Saskatchewan next? Tougher BAC penalties on the table (Jan. 13/12)

CRFA challenges proposed WCB rate increase in Saskatchewan (Dec. 15/11)

Saskatchewan Party re-elected in a landslide (Nov. 11/11)

Government pursuing wage inflation, not job creation (May 24/11)

CRFA discusses member issues in Saskatchewan (May 19/11)

CRFA challenges Saskatchewan’s bitter beer discount (Apr. 15/11)

Saskatchewan budget creates unfair playing field for restaurant operators (Mar. 23/11)

Letter: Premier Wall commends province’s foodservice industry (PDF)

Saskatchewan freezes minimum wage at $9.25 (Aug. 19/10)

Saskatchewan’s young worker training course now online (May 28/10)

Saskatchewan’s budget impacts beverage alcohol (Mar. 26/10)

Saskatchewan makes changes to immigrant nominee program (Dec. 14/09)

CRFA opposes payroll tax increases with CPP changes: Saskatchewan (Dec. 7/10)

CRFA speaks out on the HST impact (Oct. 21/09)

Saskatchewan alert: HST on the horizon? (Aug. 6/09)

Saskatchewan’s minimum working age is now fair for all (Jul. 22/09)

Liquor changes on the way in Saskatchewan (Apr. 21/09)

CRFA applauds changes to minimum working age for restaurant employees (Dec. 23/08)

Foodservice industry welcomes help with Saskatchewan’s labour shortage (Aug. 12/08)

Saskatchewan unveils new labour legislation (May 21/08)

Saskatchewan rejects harmonized sales tax (Jan. 28/08)

The harm in tax harmonization (Jan. 16/08)

CRFA challenges Saskatchewan’s bitter beer discount (Apr. 15/11)

Saskatchewan’s budget impacts beverage alcohol (Mar. 26/10)

Liquor changes on the way in Saskatchewan (Apr. 21/09)

Saskatchewan WCB rates increase (Jan. 16/12)

CRFA challenges proposed WCB rate increase in Saskatchewan (Dec. 15/11)

Government pursuing wage inflation, not job creation (May 24/11)

CRFA discusses member issues in Saskatchewan (May 19/11)

Saskatchewan’s young worker training course now online (May 28/10)

Saskatchewan makes changes to immigrant nominee program (Dec. 14/09)

Saskatchewan’s minimum working age is now fair for all (July 22/09)

CRFA applauds changes to minimum working age for restaurant employees (Dec. 23/08)

Foodservice industry welcomes help with Saskatchewan’s labour shortage (Aug. 12/08)

Saskatchewan unveils new labour legislation (May 21/08)

CRFA discusses Saskatchewan’s beverage alcohol regulations (Feb. 13/12)

Is Saskatchewan next? Tougher BAC penalties on the table (Jan. 13/12)

CRFA discusses member issues in Saskatchewan (May 19/11)

CRFA challenges Saskatchewan’s bitter beer discount (Apr. 15/11)

Saskatchewan’s budget impacts beverage alcohol (Mar. 26/10)

Liquor changes on the way in Saskatchewan (Apr. 21/09)

Government pursuing wage inflation, not job creation (May 24/11)

Saskatchewan freezes minimum wage at $9.25 (Aug. 19/10)

CRFA opposes payroll tax increases with CPP changes: Saskatchewan (Dec. 7/10)

CRFA speaks out on the HST impact (Oct. 21/09)

Saskatchewan alert: HST on the horizon? (Aug. 6/09)

Saskatchewan rejects harmonized sales tax (Jan. 28/08)

The harm in tax harmonization (Jan. 16/08)

Letter: Premier Wall commends province’s foodservice industry (PDF)

CRFA challenges Saskatchewan’s bitter beer discount (Apr. 15/11)

Saskatchewan budget creates unfair playing field for restaurant operators (Mar. 23/11)

Saskatchewan Party re-elected in a landslide (Nov. 11/11)