Restaurants Canada Welcomes Proposed Reforms to Alberta’s Labour Rules

Restaurants Canada issued the following statement, commending the Alberta governments’ COVID-19 recovery initiatives

Restaurants Canada commends the Government of Alberta for introducing new labour legislation this week that will help restaurants continue contributing to the province’s economic recovery.

“The Restoring Balance in Alberta’s Workplaces Act will help restaurants continue contributing to the province’s economic recovery and bring more Albertans back to work”

 

“The proposed changes in the Restoring Balance in Alberta’s Workplaces Act will provide foodservice businesses with more simple, fair and flexible labour policies, which will help them remain operational and bring more Albertans back to work,” said Mark von Schellwitz, Restaurants Canada Vice President, Western Canada. “Our members tell us operating under ongoing restrictions is a challenge and reducing red tape wherever possible can make these extraordinary times much easier to navigate.”

“This is only the beginning of what will be a long and difficult road to recovery for our industry,” he added. “We appreciate the Alberta government listening to the concerns of small businesses like restaurants as they continue to do their part to rebuild the economy and revive neighbourhoods.”