Tag: labour shortages
The TFW Program Adopts Policy Changes
OTTAWA — The Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program experienced a surge in demand due to the post-pandemic economy, low unemployment rates and record-high job...
The foodservice industry struggles to meet its labour needs
By Danielle Schalk
The Challenge
It’s not new, nor is it a secret that the foodservice industry faces challenges when it comes to meeting its labour...
Canada to Extend Post-Graduation Work Permits
TORONTO — Last week, The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced that international graduates with a recently expired or expiring...
The 2023 Hospitality Market Report highlights macro trends in Canada’s foodservice...
The events of the last two years have immeasurably re-shaped the foodservice industry. Shifts have occurred in how Canadians access restaurant meals, where they...
Foodservice innovation strives to leave the pandemic in the rearview
The fourth quarter of 2022 brought a return of the traditional foodservice industry conference season. Over the course of approximately eight weeks from October...
COVID-19’s impact on fine-dining and casual-fine dining
The past three years have had a devastating impact on Canada’s restaurant industry. COVID-19 has further exposed the need to reform certain practices of...
A number of factors have influenced seafood supply chains
The most significant factors shaping seafood trends in foodservice are how suppliers and operators cope with myriad circumstances largely beyond their control.
“Supply-chain disruptions have...
Canada to Lift Weekly Work Limit for International Students
OTTAWA — Canada is temporarily lifting its 20-hour weekly work limit for international students beginning November 15 in an effort to fill job vacancies...
The benefits of employment contracts
Labour shortages, labour uncertainty and staff training are three of the hottest topics affecting the restaurant industry as regulatory controls designed to address the...
Operators automatic back-of-house processes
From QR code menus to contactless payment, the pandemic spurred a front-of-house technology revolution for many restaurants. As operators continue to grapple with rising...
