Tag: James Rilett
Hospitality Industry Feels Unfairly Punished by Provincial Health Orders
TORONTO — In the midst of another wave of business shutdowns and restricted operations, there have been renewed cries that public-health orders are unfair...
Ontario to Introduce New Industry Support Under 2021 Budget
TORONTO — The Ontario government released its 2021 Budget last week. Ontario's Action Plan: Protecting People's Health and Our Economy represents the next phase...
Food-Waste Solutions Are Not A One-Size-Fits-All Proposition
THE CHALLENGE You’d be hard pressed to find any foodservice operator who isn’t looking at their food-waste practices — from delivery and prep...
Food Waste is now a Top-Of-Mind Agenda Item For Foodservice Operators
Food waste has always been an issue in foodservice, but in recent years the stakes have become higher. Not only has food waste moved...
The 2017 BAR Report
Canadians love their tipple — they’re just not imbibing as much at bars and restaurants. According to Statistics Canada, Canadians spent $22.1 billion on...
ORPP Announcement Silent on Youth Employment
TORONTO — Restaurants Canada is lobbying to adjust the age of enrolment in the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan from 18 to 25 to allow...
Retail Beer Deal Hurts Restaurant Owners
TORONTO — Restaurants Canada officials have asked the Competition Bureau to launch an official investigation into the non-compete deal between the Liquor Control Board...
Ontario to Ban Smoking on Patios
OTTAWA — The provincial government recently agreed to ban smoking on restaurant patios, beginning Jan. 1.
“If we prevent youth from taking up smoking in...
Ontario Raises Minimum Wage
TORONTO — The Ontario government has announced it will increase the minimum wage to $11 in June to reflect the rise in the Consumer...
