CRFA members take Parliament Hill by storm

(Oct. 17/11) CRFA’s inaugural Restaurant Industry Summit on Parliament Hill kicked off yesterday, bringing prominent restaurateurs and leaders from many of Canada’s largest restaurant and foodservice companies together with federal Members of Parliament and high-ranking officials. The event opened on Monday night with special guest Hon. Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism.

The two-day event aims to elevate the profile and influence of CRFA and Canada’s restaurant industry in Ottawa and highlight our industry’s central role in the country’s economy and culture. We are telling federal politicians and top bureaucrats that creating an environment where restaurants can grow and prosper is good policy and good politics. After all, 80 per cent of Canadians recognize restaurants as a vital source of employment, and we’re the favourite place to spend time with friends and family. (Click here [PDF] for more public opinion survey results.)

Political guests and restaurant industry leaders will also discuss key federal issues such as:

Following a packed schedule of meetings and presentations, the event wraps up tonight with a VIP Reception for MPs and industry delegates.

We’ve made the news! Click here [PDF] to read an op/ed in The Hill Times on CRFA’s Restaurant Industry Summit.