ORHMA is coming to Kitchener, London and Kingston this Spring. Join us as we visit hospitality operators for a hospitality roadshow. Our sessions will be filled with valuable discussions about industry issues, cost saving opportunities, networking and more. This event is complimentary for all hospitality operators. Lunch will be provided to all attendees. For more details and to register, click here.

Ontario Minister of Finance released their 2023 budget and expects a $1.3B deficit with a surplus to be achieved in 2024. With workforce being a critical element across most sectors in the economy the government added $200 million to address immediate staffing shortages with priority as expected in the health-care sector in hiring students to work in hospitals. ORHMA continues to advocate for hospitality presence in the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) in the inclusion of Cook as a skilled position. We welcome the budget having an additional $25 million over three years to attract more skilled workers, including in-demand professionals in the skilled trades, to the province. Read more.

Ontario first introduced three paid COVID-19 days in April 2021 as part of the COVID-19 Putting Workers First Act, 2021. Employers provide employees with up to $200 of pay for up to three days. In July 2022, the government announced the program’s extension until the end of March this year. Read more.

Know your rights and obligations under the Employment Standards Act (ESA). This guide describes the rules about minimum wage, hours of work limits, termination of employment, public holidays, pregnancy and parental leave, severance pay, vacation and more.

After a very successful and sold out inaugural event, the Ontario Restaurant Hotel & Motel Association (ORHMA) is excited to host its second annual Ontario Hospitality Conference on October 2-3, 2023 at the Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites. ORHMA looks forward to gathering our foodservice and accommodation leaders once again at this event for owners and key management. More information can be found at www.ontariohospitalityconference.com

Many transactions related to your liquor licence or permit require the payment of a fee. All liquor-related transactions with the AGCO, including fee payments, must be completed using the iAGCO web-based portal.

Westport Manufacturing brings more than 75 years of experience, offering exceptional service and high quality Window Treatment and Bedding products to our customers in the Hospitality, Healthcare, Design, and Construction industries throughout Canada and the USA. Our service package includes design consultation and dedicated project management, supported by in-depth experience in on-site measuring and installation services. Learn more.

Our hospitality industry is facing a major labour shortage, specifically in entry level positions. Kristy Adams, Professor at Humber College and our board of director addresses this issue. Watch now!

According to CCOHS over 42,000 workers get injured annually due to fall incidents. 67% are slips and trips. At Mark’s Commercial, we’re working towards an“accident-free future”, bringing Canadian employee’s home safe … every day! This will be accomplished using leading-edge technology and innovation, with anti-slip footwear at the forefront. Learn more .

Work Integrated Learning provides value for both student and industry!

Create a profile & post a position in less than 10 minutes on Job Portal – Career Connect

MSI is the leading surface provider to the hospitality industry. We proudly offer a vast selection of quartz, granite and marble, porcelain and ceramic tiles, prefab countertops, tub surrounds, vanity tops, LVT, decorative accents, stacked stone, and more .. Our customers include Hilton Hotels, Choice Hotels, Marriott, Wyndham Hotels, and Best Western. Learn more.

ORHMA Members can now take advantage of complimentary passes to the upcoming 2023 Restaurants Canada Show. The Restaurants Canada Show will take place Monday April 10 - Wednesday April 12, 2023 at the EnerCare Centre in Toronto. More information on the show is available at www.rcshow.com and these three days will celebrate the "Heart and Hustle" of our industry. To register and receive your complimentary tickets, click here to complete the registration process. This dedicated link already has the promo code embedded in it to register your complimentary passes. Learn more.

The Unblock unConference, a two-day event organized by the team at Quell, is dedicated to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in Canada’s hospitality industry, and set to launch on March 28th. Over 150 attendees and professionals are anticipated to gather at Toronto’s Evergreen Brickworks with the goal of breaking down barriers that have limited the representation and advancement of underrepresented voices in the industry. With a focus on education, advocacy, and networking, this unconference is poised to become a major catalyst for progress in the Canadian hospitality industry. Learn more. To register, click here.

The Save on Energy team is hosting a free webinar on Thursday, March 30 on how to access, analyze and visualize building energy data to help you identify energy-efficiency opportunities, and benchmark and report on your energy performance. To learn more or to register, click here.

 Toronto-based private investment firms Osmington Inc. and Harlo Entertainment Inc. announced plans yesterday to bring the U.S. fast-food giant, Shake Shack, to Canada with a flagship location in Toronto set to open in 2024. The companies also announced plans for 35 locations across the country by 2035. Read more.