Restaurants Canada

What they're asking for

In the registry's own words. Descriptions are only filed for meetings since mid-2024.

1. Immigration policy with respect to workers programs and permits

   June 17, 2026 · Patty Hajdu · Liberal · Employment and Training; Immigration; Labour

2. Advocacy related to enhancing accelerated investment incentives and seeking modifications to small business deduction eligibility, to better support capital investments for restaurants.

   June 9, 2026 · Julie Dzerowicz · Liberal · Employment and Training; Immigration; Labour; Taxation and Finance

3. Communicating with and arranging meetings with Public Office Holders to discuss the benefits of removing GST on all food in Canada

   May 26, 2026 · Vince Gasparro · Liberal · Employment and Training; Immigration; Labour; Taxation and Finance

4. Communicating with the Government of Canada regarding Budget 2026 as it pertains to immigration cuts affecting labour shortages.

   March 8, 2026 · Sonia Sidhu · Liberal · Employment and Training; Immigration; Labour

5. Seeking the permanent elimination of GST/HST from all food, following the recent GST/HST Tax Holiday.

   December 16, 2025 · Garnett Genuis · Conservative · Employment and Training; Immigration; Industry; Small Business; Taxation and Finance

6. Taxation policy with regard to corporate, small business and personal income taxes

   December 16, 2025 · Garnett Genuis · Conservative · Employment and Training; Immigration; Labour; Taxation and Finance; Economic Development

7. Discussions with officials regarding the Canada-US bilateral relationship, possible tariffs, and the impacts on the food service industry and food supply chains.

   June 17, 2025 · Matt Jeneroux · Liberal · Industry; International Relations; International Trade; Agriculture; Small Business

8. Agriculture trade policy with regard to trade liberalization opportunities

   February 5, 2025 · Rechie Valdez · Liberal · International Trade; Agriculture

Full meeting log

93 MP-directed communications since January 2024, from the Registry of Lobbyists.