kelly higginson
@khhigginson
President and CEO of Restaurants Canada
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https://www.restaurantscanada.org/ 12-02-2011 20:08:37
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Strong interest this morning in our campaign to permanently remove GST from all food. We’ve been hitting the airwaves nationwide to highlight its impact. Next up heading west Mark Connolly Edmonton! For more check out Foodisfood.ca
Great to see the commitment to small business by Tim Houston ! An impactful measure that will make a difference for the restaurants serving communities across Nova Scotia.
Wrapped up in Alberta with @cbceyeopener and heading to CBC Regina - The Morning Edition then off to WHITEHORSE - Yukon Morning Elyn Jones over to SASKATOON -- Saskatoon Morning CBC Saskatoon ! Thanks for having us CBC Radio - more information check out
Insightful address by MinisterEvan Solomon at Canada 2020. As the MP of one of Canada’s top 50 ridings for foodservice sales & employment Restaurants Canada looks forward to working with the Minister to improve the operation environment for the sector.
Thank you Minister Gregor Robertson for the opportunity to discuss the restaurant sector Canada’s 4th largest private employer; & its impact on communities & economy. Restaurants Canada looks forward to building vibrant, thriving foodservice communities together.
Meaningful connection last night Hotel Association of Canada reception with Minister Rechie Valdez a long-time champion of the restaurant sector. With small businesses making up 98.5% of our industry and women nearly 60% of our workforce, many of our priorities align with her mandate.
Thank you Tony Baldinelli for meeting with Restaurants Canada Great to share a riding breakdown showing foodservice’s impact in your community. The 8th largest riding for food sales in Canada we look forward to working together to support the sector!
Always a blast catching up with Christy Clark ! Great insights, smart ideas, and plenty of laughs at Canada 2020.
Another inspiring example of how the restaurant industry strengthens communities & creates meaningful opportunities for equity-deserving groups. - Deaf waiters serve up fine dining and accessibility - The Globe and Mail Restaurants Canada theglobeandmail.com/canada/article…
I’m deeply disturbed by the recent incident reported involving a female restaurant owner who was swarmed and attacked by a group of young individuals who jumped the counter. Restaurants Canada thoughts are with her, her family and the wider Pizza Pizza community. Unfortunately,
Thank you Jeanette Liu for sharing your compelling story about your family’s restaurant Yueh Tung - Canada’s oldest Hakka restaurant - Critical that we see a focus to preserve our restaurants & vibrancy of our communities. Restaurants Canada share.google/MY3edaziD0coNI…
Thanks for the chat Amanda Lang
Thanks for the chat BNN Bloomberg No shows have become another challenge for operators to tackle that cost both the business and the staff.
Rural, remote, and high-tourism areas across Canada continue to face workforce shortages driven by low populations and aging demographics challenges that are worsening due to inadequate immigration policies and planning. Restaurants Canada
Pleased to see Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government demonstrate its commitment to Atlantic Canada by eliminating tolls on the Confederation Bridge and reducing interprovincial ferry fares by 50%! Another significant step in opening up the Canadian economy - lowering
Great time at #CheersToBars with Labatt Breweries of Canada & Stella Artois 🇨🇦! Bars & restaurants the 4th largest employer are vital to Canada’s economy & communities.Good catching up with Nina Tangri on her support for small businesses in Ontario.
Had a great time at #CheersToBars with Labatt Breweries of Canada & Stella Artois 🇨🇦! Always good to see Stan Cho out supporting bars & restaurants—key drivers of tourism and local economies.