Tag: James Rilett
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...