Industry Issues

Newfoundland & Labrador

CRFA was invited to an Economic Roundtable on Atlantic Canada with Defence Minister Peter MacKay in January 2012. CRFA’s Luc Erjavec stressed the value of the foodservice industry to the economic and social fabric of the region and the need for policies that will help grow us grow.

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CRFA’s Luc Erjavec (left) and CRFA Director Brenda O’Reilly met with Hon. Derrick Dalley, Newfoundland Minister of Tourism and Culture in February 2012.

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Groupex expands to offer volume pricing to Atlantic Canada restaurateurs

Canada’s largest buying group for independent foodservice operators is coming to Atlantic Canada.

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NEWFOUNDLAND | Articles by Date

2013

Pushing to hold minimum wage steady in Newfoundland (Jun. 12/13)
Say no to new liquor licence fees in N.L. (Apr. 10/13)
Restaurant and bar owners scorched by new licence fees (Apr. 3/13)

2012

Newfoundland releases grade-free reporting system (Nov. 28/12)
N.L. workers’ compensation rates drop 20 cents for 2013 (Nov. 28/12)
CRFA weighs in on N.L. minimum wage review (Sep. 12/12)
Newfoundland and Labrador to review minimum wage (Aug. 23/12)
CRFA strengthens opposition to Newfoundland’s labour legislation (Jul. 24/12)
CRFA opposes swift passage of union-friendly legislation in Newfoundland (Jul. 9/12)
CRFA letter to Premier Dunderdale on Bill 37 (Jun. 27/12)
St. John’s reverses restrictive drive-through decision (Jun. 11/12)
Newfoundland budget does little to feed restaurant industry growth (Apr. 24/12)
Workers’ compensation reviews in PEI and Newfoundland (Apr. 4/12)
CRFA’s 2012 Newfoundland pre-budget submission [PDF] (Feb. 13/12)
New WHSCC payment plan reduces costs for restaurateurs (Jan. 30/12)

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NEWFOUNDLAND | Environment

2012

St. John’s reverses restrictive drive-through decision (Jun. 11/12)

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2009

NEWFOUNDLAND | Ferry Service

2009

Ferry disruptions a growing concern for Newfoundland restaurateurs (Jul. 31/09)

NEWFOUNDLAND | Labour

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Minimum Wage Rates
Visit CRFA's online resource centre, RestaurantCentral.ca for wage rates by province >

Workers' Compensation
For government contacts visit CRFA's online resource centre, RestaurantCentral.ca >

Employment / Labour Standards
Visit CRFA's online resource centre, RestaurantCentral.ca, for information and government links

2012

Pushing to hold minimum wage steady in Newfoundland (Jun. 12/13)
N.L. workers’ compensation rates drop 20 cents for 2013 (Nov. 28/12)
CRFA weighs in on N.L. minimum wage review (Sep. 12/12)
Newfoundland and Labrador to review minimum wage (Aug. 23/12)
CRFA strengthens opposition to Newfoundland’s labour legislation (Jul. 24/12)
CRFA opposes swift passage of union-friendly legislation in Newfoundland (Jul. 9/12)
CRFA letter to Premier Dunderdale on Bill 37 (Jun. 27/12)
Workers’ compensation reviews in PEI and Newfoundland (Apr. 4/12)
New WHSCC payment plan reduces costs for restaurateurs (Jan. 30/12)

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2010

2008

NEWFOUNDLAND | Licensee Issues

Liquor Regulations

For information about liquor licensing and server training across Canada, visit CRFA's online resource centre, RestaurantCentral.ca >

BAC Charts
Click here (PDF) to access MADD Canada’s BAC charts to educate staff and inform and reassure customers that they can still drink responsibly at restaurants across the province.

2013