The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) would like to inform liquor licensees that Regulation 746/21 under the Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019 contains new tax compliance verification requirements. Effective July 1, 2023, new applicants and existing licensees applying for, or renewing an AGCO liquor licence (excluding Special Occasion Permits) must complete the tax compliance verification process and obtain their tax compliance verification number through the Ministry of Finance’s Tax Compliance Verification portal. Read more.

Employment Standards Self-Service Tool was updated to include additional standards and combine pre-existing stand-alone tools into a single tool.  The tool is designed to assess common employment situations. Users will be able to select the standard(s) they are interested in testing. They are then guided through the process and prompted to enter information depending on the individual circumstances. Read more.

Join us Monday May 15th at 11-11:30am EST for leading insights into a Picture of the Hourly Workforce. This webinar is complimentary for all ORHMA members and will be held virtually via Zoom. Matt Parkin from FindWRK will be sharing strategies based on findings from our recent worker-base survey of 400+ job seekers. You'll leave with tangible steps you can take to strengthen your candidate experience and employer branding. Register 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 .

The following directives provide guidance for Liquor Sales Licensees and Manufacturers, including holders of a By-The-Glass Endorsement, on practices that may tend to encourage the immoderate consumption of liquor. Liquor sales licensees are prohibited from engaging in or permitting practices that may tend to encourage patrons’ immoderate consumption of liquor by section 24 of Regulation 746/21 under the Liquor Licence and Control Act. Read more.

The King’s Coronation will be celebrated with free festivities at Queen’s Park and free admission to parks and attractions across the province. On May 6, 2023, Ontario will celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty The Queen. This historic occasion will mark the first coronation of a Canadian Head of State in seven decades. Read more.

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.

Ontario isn't the only province initiating wage hikes. Quebec’s minimum wage will rise by one dollar to $15.25 as of Monday. The Quebec government says it is trying to improve the purchasing power of low-income earners and encourage participation in the labour market. The province’s labour department says nearly 299,000 workers will benefit from the increase, including more than 164,000 women. Read more.

Springwall (est. 1949) is your local Canadian owned & operated mattress manufacturer with production in ON, NB and AB which gives us huge purchasing power and lessens our carbon footprint. Our Hotel Collection is the perfect combination of quality, support, and durability, wrapped in luxurious comfort. Affordable value from our Classic 884 coil to our Chiropractic 1200 pocketed coil options.  Dare to compare and help your guests Wake up at their Best! with Springwall. Learn More

Global nonprofit association Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals is proud to bring the Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) to Toronto for the second time on June 26-29, 2023 in the Metro Toronto Convention Centre's South Building. This unparalleled flagship event offers attendees cutting-edge education sessions, access to top hospitality technology industry experts and the resources to find cost-effective ways to improve company bottom lines in an exhibit hall 275+ vendors strong. Learn 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

The Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) is the largest and longest-running event of its kind, connecting thousands of hospitality professionals each year for idea generation, networking and product exploration. To learn more & register, click here.

Presented by Doyon Després, La Cuisine by SIAL will feature renowned chefs revisiting and interpreting their “Own the Change” vision for a sustainable future fueled by new ideas, creative solutions and game-changing innovations. It will be an opportunity to highlight the trends, the new generation and the diverse cuisines that Canada has to offer. Save 50% on your registration by using the promo code ORHMASIAL23 . Learn more.