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| April 20, 2011 |
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CRFA’s Federal Election Toolkit: Act Now!
In preparation for the May 2 federal election, CRFA has a message for party leaders: Canada’s restaurant industry is too important to ignore. Use this toolkit to help make restaurants matter this election. More > |
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→ Just in! The Liberal Party, Bloc Quebecois and NDP respond to CRFA’s questions. More > |
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Detailed 2011 Canadian Chef Study results now available
Get the full dish on 2011’s hot menu trends, up-and-comers, perennial favourites and yesterday’s news in a compact, printable summary. English > French >
Mexican dishes promote customization
Ay, caramba! Burritos are, by far, the most popular Mexican item on menus, according to Technomic. More >
Getting started with your menu makeover
Did you know your menu is your number one sales tool? Executive Chef Wayne McKay shows you how to dress up your menu for maximum impact. More >
Proper signage can help increase sales drastically
Don’t ignore the signs. Restaurant consultant Diane Chiasson shares seven tips for making your signage sell. More > |
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Budget Roundup
Read CRFA’s response to five recent provincial budgets.
Manitoba More > Newfoundland and Labrador More > Nova Scotia More >
Ontario More > Saskatchewan More >
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| VICTORY! No deposit system for alcohol and wine bottles in Quebec More >
VICTORY! Menu posting on hold in Ontario More >
CRFA challenges Saskatchewan’s bitter beer discount More >
Nova Scotia seeks feedback on proposed minimum wage increase More >
Participate in New Brunswick’s Labour Standards/CAALL survey
English > French >
Resources for British Columbia
Minimum wage: Fact sheets and Q&As More >
Blood alcohol concentration information card More >
$2,000 youth hiring incentive More > |
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| On April 3 and 4, ApEx 2011 drew rave reviews from hundreds of foodservice professionals and participating companies. Highlights included chef demos, industry seminars and a visit by Premier David Alward.
ApEx early registration winner!
CRFA member Michael Casey of Finbar’s Irish Pub in Halifax won the Grosfillex early registration prize – a 7.5-in. diameter WindmasterUmbrella valued at $695, courtesy of Grosfillex. Congratulations Michael!
→ In pictures: ApEx 2011 More > |
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CRFA members can save 2.9 cents per litre of fuel
With the ESSO/CRFA Fuel Program, members can save 2.9 cents per litre off the pump price on any type of fuel at all ESSO retail locations in Canada. More >
iPad winner!
All chefs that participated in CRFA’s 2011 Canadian Chef Survey were entered in a draw to win an Apple iPad. CRFA member and Executive Chef of the Radisson Hotel Saskatoon, Trevor Robertson, is the winner.
Congratulations Trevor!
Make your voice heard. Join CRFA today! www.crfa.ca/membership
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| Politicians are writing to us, showing that CRFA’s message is getting through.
Premier David Alward Read >
Federal Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq Read >
Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism), Rob Moore Read >
Federal Industry Minister Tony Clement Read >
Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz Read >
Premier Brad Wall Read > |
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National Chefs Conference
June 12 – 15, 2011
Vancouver, B.C.
Join the Canadian Culinary Federation Culinaire Canadienne (CCFCC) and the BC Chefs’ Association for an unforgettable culinary event. Earlybird conference rates available until April 30, 2011.
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