Restaurants Canada ads

Whether it’s from a grocery store or a local restaurant, it’s food – and it should be treated fairly. Stop taxing what we eat.

You don’t pay GST/HST on groceries, so why on restaurant meals? That’s not fair. And it’s costing Canadians more, at a time when every dollar counts. It’s time to stop taxing what we eat.

A meal is a meal - whether it’s made at home or served at a restaurant. So why does one get taxed and the other doesn’t? Stop taxing what we eat.

Restaurants are a cornerstone of the Canadian economy. Our industry creates jobs, supports local producers, powers tourism and strengthens communities.

Restaurants create real opportunity for young Canadians. 1 in 6 young people are actively employed in the industry, gaining experience and building skills on the job.

Labour shortages in rural, remote and tourism regions mean: ↘️ Reduced operating hours ↘️ Higher prices ↘️ Fewer hours for existing staff ↘️ And the risk of shutting down