Restaurants Canada

The restaurant and accommodation industry has been the biggest net youth jobs creator of any sector since the start of the year, says Restaurants Canada. While most other industries have been cutting youth jobs, the restaurant industry employed an average of 52,770 more youth during the first half of 2026 than during the same period in 2025, according to the latest Statistics...

Ontario has announced a significant redesign of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) that expands pathways to permanent residence for workers in many restaurant occupations, particularly in rural communities where labour shortages remain especially acute.

The redesign replaces the program’s existing eight streams with a new Ontario Workforce Priority...

CEOs from Canada’s national tourism and hospitality associations are in Calgary to mark the opening of the 114th Calgary Stampede, one of the country’s most iconic celebrations of culture, community, and economic vitality, and a powerful contributor to Canada’s visitor economy.

The tourism and hospitality industry is a cornerstone of Canada’s economy, with benefits ...