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Montreal restaurant files class-action lawsuit against “abusive” delivery fees

The lawsuit against third-party companies describes the level of delivery fees being charged during the pandemic as exorbitant and abusive.

Quebec’s latest COVID-19 lockdown will keep bars and restaurants closed until at least February 8, except for curbside pickup and delivery.

With 2020 in the rearview mirror, RestoBiz reviews ORHMA’s most-read news of the year, including announcements and advocacies.

B.C.’s Emergency Program Act (EPA) order will place a temporary cap of 15% on fees charged to restaurants from food delivery companies.

The Ontario food delivery cap officially began on Saturday, December 19 under the Supporting Local Restaurants Act, 2020.

Restaurants and operators must be careful not to cede control over customer loyalty as off-premises consumption becomes the norm.

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says it and app-based delivery workers have grave concerns about the Supporting Local Restaurants Act.

The Supporting Local Restaurants Act 2020 would cap fees charged by Ontario food delivery companies in areas where indoor dining is prohibited.

Toronto City Council will ask the province to temporarily cap the commissions of food delivery service companies to help local businesses.

SkipTheDishes’ initiatives include rebates for local independent partners and 0 per cent commission for new partners.