Industry Issues

Nova Scotia

Halifax mayoral candidate Mike Savage met with CRFA and a contingent of restaurateurs on Sept. 13, 2012, to discuss challenges facing the city’s restaurants. Mr. Savage was elected as Mayor of HRM on Oct. 20. Pictured left to right: CRFA’s Luc Erjavec, CRFA Chair Donna Dooher, Mr. Savage, CRFA’s Garth Whyte and CRFA Director Robert McKelvie. Photo credit: George Georgakakos

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Premier Dexter named “honorary chef” by restaurant association

Premier Darrell Dexter tours ApEx with CRFA’s Chairman Gerard Curran (far left), Atlantic VP Luc Erjavec (second left), CEO Garth Whyte (right) and Director Chris Tzaneteas (far right).

Letter: Premier Dexter commends CRFA and ApEx Show (PDF)

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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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CRFA recognized by Nova Scotia Legislature

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NOVA SCOTIA | Articles by Date

2013

CRFA opposes fire inspection fee for Halifax licensees (Apr. 11/13)
HRM restaurants choke on proposed water rate increase (Apr. 10/13)
Keep water service affordable for Halifax foodservice operators (Apr. 10/13)
Nova Scotia balances budget and promises to decrease HST (Apr. 4/13)
CRFA moves to improve Nova Scotia’s workplace safety penalties system (Mar. 12/13)
Trash talk: Halifax report questions solid waste system (Mar. 12/13)
Nova Scotia minimum wage rises April 1 (Feb. 12/13)

2012

A win for members! N.S. raises ceiling for Provincial Nominee Program (Nov. 28/12)
Highlighting industry issues in Nova Scotia (Oct. 31/12)
Making moves on red tape (Oct. 17/12)
Halifax mayoralty race nears finish line (Oct. 17/12)
CRFA reveals Halifax survey results to mayoral candidates (Sep. 26/12)
A win for N.S. members on OHSA appeals! (Sep. 26/12)
Survey shows red tape and commercial taxes are top election issues for Halifax restaurateurs (Sep. 26/12)
Precautionary note on Norwalk virus (Aug. 21/12)
CRFA engages top mayoral candidate in Halifax election (Aug. 14/12)
A plan for healthy eating in Nova Scotia (Jul. 24/12)
Halifax survey: What issues impact your restaurant? (May 22/12)
A win for members! Halifax maintains harbour ferry service (May 4/12)
Provincial budget is recipe for economic growth says restaurant industry (Apr. 3/12)
Nova Scotia’s minimum wage to rise April 1 (Jan. 30/12)
A simpler liquor licence process in Nova Scotia (Jan. 30/12)

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NOVA SCOTIA | Environment

2013

Trash talk: Halifax report questions solid waste system (Mar. 12/13)

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NOVA SCOTIA | Ferry Service

2012

A win for members! Halifax maintains harbour ferry service (May 4/12)

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2010

NOVA SCOTIA | Gift Cards

2010

Gift card regulations introduced in Nova Scotia (Feb. 16/10)

NOVA SCOTIA | 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

2013

CRFA moves to improve Nova Scotia’s workplace safety penalties system (Mar. 12/13)
Nova Scotia minimum wage rises April 1 (Feb. 12/13)

2012

A win for members! N.S. raises ceiling for Provincial Nominee Program (Nov. 28/12)
A win for N.S. members on OHSA appeals! (Sep. 26/12)
Nova Scotia’s minimum wage to rise April 1 (Jan. 30/12)

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NOVA SCOTIA | 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