| Brought to you by the Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association |
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| November 2, 2010 |
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Healthy Living Strategy gains momentum
Politicians across Canada have been receptive to CRFA’s Healthy Living Strategy. Read about our strategy’s Guiding Principles and give us your opinion. More >
Toronto restaurant owners looking for change in attitude at City Hall
CRFA looks forward to working with Toronto’s new Mayor Rob Ford on issues affecting the foodservice industry. Prior to the election, CRFA met with him and sent him our survey results of the industry’s top election issues. More >
2010 Alberta Foodservice Expo - Returns with great reviews
Held on Oct. 24 and 25 at the BMO Centre inside the Stampede Grounds in Calgary, the Alberta Foodservice Expo brought together 1,000 foodservice professionals and 140 exhibiting suppliers who were glad to see the event return after a one-year hiatus. A photo gallery will be posted shortly. More > |
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CRFA celebrates payroll tax victory
Due to CRFA’s lobbying efforts, the federal Finance Minister scaled back scheduled EI premium increases, saving foodservice operators $20 million in 2011 alone.
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 → Use CRFA’s EI Savings Calculator to calculate how much your business will save.
Visa Debit comes to Canada
Visa has launched its new debit product in Canada. What does this mean for restaurant operators? More >
B.C.’s new impaired driving laws take a sip out of sales
B.C. now boasts the toughest drinking and driving legislation in the country. But public confusion is unnecessarily impacting liquor sales. More >
Manitoba introduces new workplace harassment guidelines
Manitoba has introduced new regulations to address workplace harassment and violence that take effect Feb. 1, 2011. More >
WSIB premium freeze for restaurant operators
While other sectors will see WSIB premium increases up to 18 per cent, rates will be frozen for Ontario operators in 2011. More >
New liquor regulation in Newfoundland and Labrador
Starting today, patrons will be required to vacate licensed establishments at a set time following close of alcohol sale. More > |
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| CRFA talks small business with N.S. municipalities More >
CRFA appoints Ron Reaman as VP Ontario More >
CRFA joins security committee in Nova Scotia More > |
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Foodservice sales up 3.2% in August
Although commercial foodservice sales across Canada rose 3.2% in August, not all segments and provinces showed growth. More >
Restaurant owners poised for modest traffic growth
The NPD Group weighs in on why quick service restaurants (QSRs) have led the industry’s growth in the second quarter and what full-service needs to do to boost its sales. More >
Eight dos and don’ts for menus
Industry expert Diane Chiasson shares eight menu tricks – including why separate menus for drinks and desserts work well and why having a price list doesn’t. More >
Trends in tea within the restaurant industry
Certified tea sommelier Raelene Gannon shows that tea doesn’t need to be confined to a cup. From soup stock and rice broth to scones and chocolate, tea can make a splash. More >
B.C. liquor fine signs available for download
Keep your patrons informed. B.C.’s LCLB has developed signs for use by restaurants, bars and licensee retail stores on the $230 liquor fines. More > |
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| Two options for CRFA members:
CRFA’s chain compensation survey
Chain restaurant companies are invited to participate in CRFA’s annual Chain Compensation Survey, beginning in January. More >
Independent restaurants compensation survey
CRFA encourages independent operators to take part in this 10 to 15-minute survey on benefits and human resources practices by Nov. 30. More >
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| Nova Scotia Power offers incentives for energy efficiency |
| Click here to learn how restaurant owners can cost-effectively reduce energy use in new buildings. |
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