City of Toronto PH11.9 - Short-Term Rental By-law Implementation Update

On April 17th, the city of Toronto held their City Council meeting in which the following amendments were adopted for the PH11.9 - Short-Term Rental By-law. ORHMA has advocated for the adoption of stricter regulations of STR’s within the city alongside the Greater Hotel Association of Canada. Currently, we are also advocating the implementation of stricter STR policies with other city’s in Ontario. Read more.

National Cap on Study Permit Applications

The national cap, designed to manage the influx of international students, aims for a net zero first-year growth model. The target of 485,000 approved study permits for 2024 is adjusted to 364,000, with exemptions for certain groups. Provinces and territories receive allocations based on population share, with adjustments to limit growth and support regional immigration goals. Read more.

An Overview of the Proposed Canadian Federal Budget 2024

On April 16, 2024, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, presented the government’s budget entitled “Fairness for Every Generation”. Currently, the government has announced a $40 billion deficit for the 2023-24 fiscal year with a plan to progressively decrease the deficit in the coming years to $20 billion by 2028-29. Read the full summary here.

ORHMA to Host 25th Annual General Meeting - June 20, 2024

Notice was given to members of the Ontario Restaurant Hotel & Motel Association (ORHMA) that the 25th Annual General Meeting will be held in-person on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 3:30 PM. Members are invited to participate in this annual session while we discuss relevant issues to the hospitality industry & collectively vote in a new slate of Board of Directors for the 2024/2025 term. ORHMA would like to thank Smart Serve Ontario for their support as this year's AGM Partner.

Hotel Cleaning Service (HCS)

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Energy and Water Reporting for Buildings

On December 15, 2023, Toronto City Council approved Municipal Code Chapter 367 which includes new energy and water reporting requirements for buildings. This by-law requires owners of buildings 929 m2 (10,000 ft2) and larger to report energy and water use to the City annually. Read more.

"Hospitality is Big Business" - OHI Hospitality Coach Visit!

OHI is excited to share that Hospitality Coach, Michael Agema, got to spend the day with a bright and enthusiastic group of grade 11/12 high school students! Michael took the opportunity to engage in insightful conversations, highlighted many exciting career paths & showcased what hospitality is all about. Click here to become a coach!

Biggest Tech Time Wasters that Kill Restaurant Operations

Are you struggling to tame the restaurant tech beast? Read more.

Limited Time Offers from LCBO

LCBO has released their Limited Time Offer (LTO) Price Book for April 28, 2024 to May 25, 2024. ORHMA continues to share these LTO's with members to assist with budgeting and planning. View the LTO Price Book here.

SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT

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INDUSTRY EVENTS & WEBINARS

Inclusive Leadership: Complimentary Webinar

Join the Franklin Covey team for a webinar on April 30, 2024 at 11am to learn Practical Ways to Cultivate Inclusion and Build a Better Team. Register here.

IMPACT Sustainability Travel & Tourism

The future of travel & tourism is sustainable, and you are invited to- IMPACT Sustainability Travel & Tourism - ONTARIO: A Regional Event. Learn more.

Exploring Innovation In Insurance

Join us on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at 2pm, as we discover the benefits & features of the Hospitality Insurance Program (HIP).

Register here.

INDUSTRY NEWS & CELEBRATIONS

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KML Announces 2024 Top-30-Under-30 Award Winners

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