Cheryl Maitland Muir

That's right. Restaurants employ nearly 1.2 million workers in Canada. That number represents 6% of the country's workforce and is greater than Real Estate, Forestry, Utilities, Agriculture, Fishing, Mining, Oil and Gas Extraction industries COMBINED. Talk about a powerhouse industry! Our impact runs deep. 👉 Hit the "Follow" button to learn more about the foodservice industry and Restaurants Canada's advocacy efforts.

Read my latest op-ed. Let’s protect the vitality of rural communities. While only 3% of restaurant workers are TFWs, they are essential locally. Restaurants fuel tourism, anchor main streets, and invest billions in local food—making them core to our economic and social fabric.

Restaurants Canada urges the government of Alberta to work with the industry on long-term solutions for its workforce needs. Restaurants that can’t find workers locally often have no other option but to resort to the TFW program. Recruiting TFWs is already a long, costly and complex process and the proposed legislation adds unnecessary and costly red tape for small businesses. TFWs make up just 3% of the foodservice workforce but they are critical, particularly for skilled roles like chefs and cooks, for overnight shifts and in rural regions where there are not enough workers. #ableg

Alberta continues to show leadership in boosting youth employment with the Alberta Youth Employment Incentive, helping businesses hire and train the next generation. 👏 1/5 Alberta youth jobs are in restaurants, representing 40% of Alberta's restaurant workers. Restaurants across the province are encouraged to apply and participate in this support for young workers. Thank you, @ABDAnielleSmith and Minister Joseph Schow, for championing this important initiative. #ableg alberta.ca/release.cfm?xI…

Last week, @KHHigginson spoke with @MikeSmythNews about the labour challenges facing restauranteurs across rural communities in B.C. and the role TFWs play in filling critical gaps in the workforce.

Restaurants are Canada’s 4th-largest employer — powered by people. From kitchen teams to front of house staff, it takes #ManyHands to make restaurants work. Learn more and join the conversation at bit.ly/40LH5xM @rechievaldez @LenaMetlegeDiab @pfragiskatos @MarieGab_Menard @PattyHajdu @melaniejoly #cdnpoli #labour

"Restaurants Canada urges all provinces and territories to include the foodservice industry in their priority sectors for affected regions."

2 more days until you can step inside the 2026 RC Pop Up Experience—an immersive, multi-sensory hub designed to serve, inspire, and delight every RC Show attendee and exhibitor. Here, the art of hospitality comes to the fore through bold new flavours, inventive techniques, and transformative ideas that carry our industry Into the Beyond. Reimagined for The International Centre, this intimate and interactive space is where the buzz of possibility meets the craft of connection. Taste your way through passed bites and curated sampling stations, explore culinary innovations at the edge of what’s next, and discover techniques that reframe what hospitality can be. Meeting old friends, forging new partnerships, or sparking fresh ideas, POP UP will leave you immersed in a vibrant showcase of foodservice’s future—an experience that engages all the senses and leaves you inspired to push your own craft further. Register today and journey into Show Mode for RC Show 2026: bit.ly/48dKn1k --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our POP UP Presented Sponsor: @AmexCanada #RCShow #RestaurantsCanada #POPUP #POPUP2026

Canada's $125B restaurant industry serves more than 23 million customers every single day. And the most important part of any successful restaurant? The people who work there.

It takes #ManyHands to make restaurants work. Watch our newest film celebrating the people behind Canada’s restaurant industry and why practical workforce solutions matter. Visit manyhandswork.ca and join the conversation. @rechievaldez | @LenaMetlegeDiab | @pfragiskatos | @MarieGab_Menard | @PattyHajdu | @melaniejoly #cdnpoli #labour #jobs #tourism #SmallBusiness #SupportLocal #RestaurantsCanada

Thank you Minister @DaleNally_AB & @AGLC for working with industry & taking action. Policy works best when it reflects the realities operators face every day. This decision matters: Alberta’s $16B restaurant sector employs 140k+ workers, builds thriving economies & communities.

@RestaurantsCA welcomes the Alberta Gov’s decision to revoke the costly and complex wine tax & return to a simple flat‑tax markup. With 44% of restaurants struggling to be profitable, this move will ease pressure & help strengthen Alberta’s vibrant hospitality sector #ableg 1/2

Restaurants Canada’s 2026 Awards of Excellence is launching earlier than ever to shine a brighter spotlight on the people moving our industry into the beyond. Award winners will be announced at One Table, Restaurants Canada’s signature annual dinner for industry leaders and changemakers. We invite you to save the date for an evening of connection, collaboration and celebration on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at The Warehouse Event Venue, North York, ON.  Read more about Restaurants Canada's key initiatives in @khhigginson's CEO Update, here: bit.ly/3OuKOwS

Delta is READY for puck drop! We’ve secured approval for pubs and restaurants to open at 5am tomorrow for the Olympic gold medal game. Set those alarms, throw on your jersey, and let’s cheer Canada to gold! 🇨🇦🥇

The Province has announced licensed premises can open at 5:00am Sunday for the Gold Medal game, with municipal approval. By order of the Mayor — approved. 🍺 🇨🇦 ALL licensed establishments in good standing can extend their liquor service hours to accommodate the game. Hockey families already know: Sleep is temporary. Gold is forever.

The City supports the Province’s temporary extension of liquor service hours for the men’s gold medal hockey game. Licensed establishments in good standing may open at 5am for this one-time event. All other LCRB requirements remain in place. Go Canada! nanaimo.ca/NewsReleases/N…

Vancouver is ready! Licensed venues in Vancouver will be allowed to open at 5 AM on Sunday so our whole city can cheer on Team Canada in the gold medal game. Go Canada Go! 🇨🇦

Extended hours for the Gold Medal Game in BC! Licenced establishments in British Columbia may start liquor service tomorrow morning at 5:00am where permitted by the local government. Go Canada Go! www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/em…

We advise any members who are missing funds to continue reaching out to XTM Inc. Restaurants looking for a reputable tip-management solution can consider Atlas, a Restaurants Canada Preferred Partner that we have vetted and can confidently recommend. More information can be found here: bit.ly/4rqI2Y5 @KHHigginson