Foodservice and the law in the time of COVID-19
Brett Colvin, CEO of Goodlawyer, discusses the predominant areas restaurant and bar owners need to consider during – and after – the pandemic.
COVID-19
Canadian Dairy Commission’s borrowing limit increased to offset growing waste
The government added $200 million to the CDC’s borrowing limit, bringing it to $500 million, in an attempt to mitigate the impact of COVID-19.
Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy extended until August
The Government of Canada is also expanding eligibility of CEWS to include businesses and workers that were not originally covered by the program.
Adapting to change: Restaurant seating post-COVID-19
By Doug Radkey It is in our human nature to fear either change or the unknown. That’s what many restaurateurs across Canada – and the world – are overwhelmingly feeling right now. You may not like all of the changes that are occurring or being recommended by our leading government bodies, but you can be […]
Ontario announces additional workplaces, businesses to reopen
Press Release The Ontario government has announced a list of retailers, seasonal businesses and health and community service providers who will be permitted to open or expand their services on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 12:01 a.m., provided that the general trend on health indicators continues to improve as part of the first stage of […]
Canada’s fish harvesters to receive up to $469.4 million in federal support
The new measures will support Canada’s fish harvesters who are economically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic but cannot access existing federal measures.
Mirvik releases face mask inspired by chef’s uniform technology
Press Release Mirvik Uniforms & Merchandise has launched a reusable face mask made with the same technology as their chef’s uniform. The mask utilizes a liquid-repelling, premium twill fabric that prevents penetration of splashed droplets. “Seeing all the disposable masks and gloves filling up our landfills brought a clear need and awareness for reusable washable […]
OpenTable announces new features, price cuts to aid restaurants post-COVID-19
Press Release OpenTable is rolling out two new initiatives to help restaurants reopen and adhere to new norms post-COVID-19: an enhanced restaurant management platform and price cuts for 2020. According to a May 1 press release from the company, the platform will provide added support for restaurants so they can adhere to social distancing guidelines […]
$2.25 million government investment in COVID-19 Agri-food Workplace Protection praised by Meat & Poultry Ontario
MPO welcomes the announcement made by the government that it will invest $2.25 million to provincially licensed meat processing plants.
Ontario sets new minimum price for spirits sold with food takeout and delivery
An amendment to the Liquor Licence Act (LLA) has reduced the minimum price of spirits sold with food takeout and delivery orders in Ontario by 33 per cent.
