2021 Federal Budget details foodservice & hospitality measures

The Government of Canada has unveiled its 2021 Federal Budget and announced it plans to extend the existing wage and rent subsidies and lockdown top-up support until Sept. 25, 2021. The Budget proposes to gradually decrease the rates for the wage subsidy and rent subsidy, beginning July 4, 2021, with the intention to phase out […]

Federal government announces additional measures to support businesses through COVID-19

On March 27, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the next wave of measures to help businesses affected by the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis. While a full statement is available on the Government of Canada website, we have highlighted the items most relevant to the foodservice industry here. Deferred GST/HST payments Businesses, including self-employed individuals, are […]