Matt Triemstra

Vice-President, Federal Affairs, Restaurants Canada. Government Relations and Updates for the Restaurant Industry in Canada.

[Matt Triemstra @RCFederalCA]

Supporting a great initiative from @RestaurantsCA member @TimHortons. Grab a Smile Cookie this weekend at your local Tim Horton's where 100% of the proceeds are donated to local charities, hospitals, and community groups. Spread some smiles!

[Matt Triemstra @RCFederalCA]

I am two months into my new role with @RestaurantsCA and it has been great to connect with so many elected officials around Ottawa!

[Restaurants Canada @RestaurantsCA]

Yesterday evening, President & CEO @KHHigginson and Vice President, Federal Affairs, Matt Triemstra (@RCFederalCA) attended the annual Equal Voice Gala, a gala dedicated to improving gender representation in Canadian politics.

There, they had the opportunity not only to speak with The Honourable @rechievaldez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), but also to meet with CPC MP @StephanieKusie, NDP MP @LeahGazan, and CPC MP @ScottAAitchison.

Thank you for a fabulous evening.

[Restaurants Canada @RestaurantsCA]

Yesterday evening, President & CEO @KHHigginson and Vice President, Federal Affairs, Matt Triemstra (@RCFederalCA) attended the annual Equal Voice Gala, a gala dedicated to improving gender representation in Canadian politics.

There, they had the opportunity not only to speak with The Honourable @rechievaldez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), but also to meet with CPC MP @StephanieKusie, NDP MP @LeahGazan, and CPC MP @ScottAAitchison.

Thank you for a fabulous evening.

[Matt Triemstra @RCFederalCA]

@gerarddeltell's riding is in the top three ridings in Canada for highest revenue in foodservices!

Merci pour votre temps Monsieur Deltell!

[Restaurants Canada @RestaurantsCA]

The Restaurants Canada team was excited to meet with MP Gérard Deltell (@gerarddeltell) this week.
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L’équipe de Restaurants Canada était ravie de rencontrer le député Gérard Deltell cette semaine.

@KHHigginson @RCFederalCA

[kelly higginson @KHHigginson]

Congratulations to @MarkJCarney on his election as Canada’s Prime Minister and to all re-elected and newly elected MPs. We thank Prime Minister @MarkJCarney for taking the time to visit many iconic restaurants during his campaign, that make our communities so vibrant. From Montreal institutions like @SchwartzsDeli and @labanquise to family-owned restaurants like @RosiesRestaura1 in Gander, NL, and Kozak Ukrainian Eatery in New Westminster, BC, and Canadian classic @TimHortons , he truly took us on a Canadian food tour.
@RestaurantsCA looks forward to working with you to build a strong and resilient foodservice industry in every community across the country.

[Matt Triemstra @RCFederalCA]

En ce qui a trait à l'abordabilité, mettre fin à la TPS sur la nourriture serait une mesure des plus intéressantes pour l'ensemble des citoyens.

[kelly higginson @KHHigginson]

@MarkJCarney Removing GST/HST from all food should be added to the list! Canadians believe that food should not be taxed. Our research shows this would create jobs, improve food affordability and support restaurants. See @RestaurantsCA press release for more: https://t.co/yt71AlGREl

[kelly higginson @KHHigginson]

@MarkJCarney Removing GST/HST from all food should be added to the list! Canadians believe that food should not be taxed. Our research shows this would create jobs, improve food affordability and support restaurants. See @RestaurantsCA press release for more: https://t.co/yt71AlGREl

[Matt Triemstra @RCFederalCA]

Aider les gens à garder leur emploi au lieu d'attendre qu'ils le perdent pour les soutenir. C'était la bonne chose à faire en temps de pandémie, c'est encore la bonne chose à faire dans la situation actuelle.

[kelly higginson @KHHigginson]

@RestaurantsCA convient que c’est une approche qui a du sens : elle nous a permis de nous remettre sur pied plus rapidement, de minimiser l’impact sur les employés, les employeurs et les organisations qui aident les citoyens. Je @MarkJCarney @PierrePoilievre encourage à s’inspirer de cette proposition

[kelly higginson @KHHigginson]

Encouraging to see the momentum & announcement from ⁦@TimHoustonNS⁩ to bring down Interprovincial barriers. This will deliver an economic boost. ⁦@RestaurantsCA⁩ looks forward to seeing other provinces follow suit.

Source: The Globe and Mail https://t.co/ulYi38sE2k

[Matt Triemstra @RCFederalCA]

Le congé de TPS aide à maintenir et créer de nouveaux emplois en restauration. Dans ce contexte volatile, quoi de mieux que de solidifier les emplois et soutenir la confiance des consommateurs. Éliminons la TPS sur la nourriture de manière permanente.

[Restaurants Canada @RestaurantsCA]

The GST/HST holiday has helped Canadians keep more money in their pockets. Ending it now means higher costs at a time when affordability matters most.

[Restaurants Canada @RestaurantsCA]

"We don't have the capacity and the production within Canada for many of the goods that are necessary for restaurants... so we're asking the government to really consider exempting food and food packaging from it's response." - @RCFederalQC Vice President Federal & Quebec, Maximilien Roy on @CityNewsTO

https://t.co/DGQ5w6rdHy

[Matt Triemstra @RCFederalCA]

Une annonce qui arrive à point.

[Restaurants Canada @RestaurantsCA]

The GST and HST holiday will be a lifeline to the restaurant industry over the slow winter months. Our VP, Federal and Quebec, Maximilien Roy (@RCFederalQC), appeared before the Senate Standing Committee on Finance last week to testify on the importance of this measure on behalf of our industry.

Watch more here: https://t.co/Oh7JJM1f9Q

[Matt Triemstra @RCFederalCA]

J'ai eu le plaisir de participer à l'étude du PL78 devant le Sénat cette semaine. Le congé de TPS aura des retombées positives pour le secteur de la restauration.

[Restaurants Canada @RestaurantsCA]

When it comes to affordability, restaurant operators are right there struggling alongside Canadians. This is why we welcome the federal government's temporary GST and HST relief. Our VP, Federal and Quebec, Maximilien Roy (@RCFederalQC), appeared before the Senate Standing Committee on Finance last week to testify on behalf of our industry.

Watch more here: https://t.co/Oh7JJM1f9Q

[Matt Triemstra @RCFederalCA]

L'Outaouais va écoper; les gens n'auront qu'à traverser la rivière pour obtenir un crédit de 13% au lieu de 5%. @francoislegault et @EricGirardMFQ n'abandonnez pas l'Outaouais: https://t.co/eQs6SMGCzT
@RestaurantsCA @lacombemathieu @mlevesquecaq @AvecAndreFortin

[Matt Triemstra @RCFederalCA]

L'appui de l'industrie de la restauration au congé de TPS se fait ressentir à travers le pays.

[Anthony Polci @APolciCA]

So proud of the Restaurants Canada GR Team. Great news for our wonderful members. Love these quotes. @RCWesternCA @RCCentralCA @RCFederalQC @KHHigginson @RestaurantsCA

[Restaurants Canada @RestaurantsCA]

Thanks to Restaurants Canada’s year-long advocacy, the federal government’s new GST Holiday (Dec. 14 – Feb. 15) will provide much-needed relief for the foodservice industry. This initiative is expected to generate nearly $1 billion in sales, helping restaurants rebound from rising costs and reduced foot traffic.

Watch Mark von Schellwitz (@RCWesternCA) and the full story here: https://t.co/srtSYx3Bll

@rechievaldez @cafreeland

[Matt Triemstra @RCFederalCA]

Le moment est opportun de réduire le taux de cotisation à l'assurrance-emploi, qui permet à tous de garder plus d'argent dans leurs poches tout en gardant les mêmes bénéfices.

[Restaurants Canada @RestaurantsCA]

Payroll taxes, like Employment Insurance (EI) are particularly heavy on small businesses because they are profit insensitive. They also cut deep into employees’ take-home pay, affecting their disposable income.

Ottawa, let's lighten the load with lower payroll taxes.

Read more from @KHHigginson in her op-ed with @iPoliticsCA here:
https://t.co/NiYXEWycRW

[Matt Triemstra @RCFederalCA]

#Affordability will be key in the next election, and reducing payroll taxes is the low hanging fruit. https://t.co/J52yTLy8H2

[Matt Triemstra @RCFederalCA]

Une mesure réaliste pour aider les employés autant que les employeurs.

[kelly higginson @KHHigginson]

Restaurants Canada urging government to improve affordability

Thank you ⁦@RetailInsider_⁩ for bringing attention to this issue. Let’s see the Liberal government show Canadians their listening. ⁦@RestaurantsCA⁩ https://t.co/cCvZATYCPV

[Matt Triemstra @RCFederalCA]

Bonne semaine de la PME!

[Restaurants Canada @RestaurantsCA]

There are 100,000 restaurants all over Canada that play a vital role in the communities they reside in; from supporting the local economy to providing jobs, to being an integral part of the social fabric of the community. This week and every week, support small businesses

#LoveYourLocal #SmallBusinessWeek