Quote from: DKG on Today at 11:21:16 AMCanadian Restaurants Struggling

A new survey from Restaurants Canada shows that Canadian restaurants are struggling financially, with 26% operating at a loss and another 18% just breaking even.

Rising food and labour costs are the biggest pressures, as inflation affects both restaurant operations and consumer spending.

Owners have had to cut hours, reduce staff, and take on part-time work elsewhere to make ends meet.

Many restaurants plan modest price increases in 2026, but are cautious not to drive away customers who are already cutting back on dining out.

Restaurants Canada suggests federal measures, such as removing GST from all meals, could help support struggling businesses and protect jobs.

I have seen successful restaurant chains close locations in my city.

Canadian Restaurants Struggling

A new survey from Restaurants Canada shows that Canadian restaurants are struggling financially, with 26% operating at a loss and another 18% just breaking even.

Rising food and labour costs are the biggest pressures, as inflation affects both restaurant operations and consumer spending.

Owners have had to cut hours, reduce staff, and take on part-time work elsewhere to make ends meet.

Many restaurants plan modest price increases in 2026, but are cautious not to drive away customers who are already cutting back on dining out.

Restaurants Canada suggests federal measures, such as removing GST from all meals, could help support struggling businesses and protect jobs.

Quote from: Brent on February 16, 2026, 12:35:27 PMIf you have time watch this video. It is an eye opener. Mexico will be richer than Canada in the not too distant future.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqJhI8_mQss

I'm not going to watch that whole video. However, I can definitely see Canada falling behind Mexico in the not so distant future. The brain drain from Canada is getting serous.

If you have time watch this video. It is an eye opener. Mexico will be richer than Canada in the not too distant future.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqJhI8_mQss

They keep telling us everything's fine.
The numbers say otherwise.
0.5% growth in a decade.
Alberta and Saskatchewan deserves better than what Ottawa offers.

Quote from: Herman on January 24, 2026, 03:08:45 PMDoes this guy know a single thing about his job?

Fully automatic weapons SHOULD be in peoples hands. Its what you need to overthrow the federal government!

Does this guy know a single thing about his job?

Mark Carney is a millionaire from the heart of the global financial elite, sitting at Davos alongside George Soros, Larry Fink, and other ultra-wealthy figures — while lecturing Canadians on "tightening belts" and "making sacrifices."
Meanwhile:
 • Canadian jobs are threatened
 • Domestic industries face unfair competition
 • Billions of taxpayer dollars are sent abroad to countries that do not serve Canadian interests
And the media cheers.
The message is clear: Canada's citizens come last. The elite comes first.

Justice begins at home — in the pockets of Canadians, not Davos.

Quote from: Herman on January 18, 2026, 07:19:37 PMThe vast majority of Canadians are opposed to letting these drugs flow into our streets. Why do the Liberals and the NDP not listen?

Pot shouldnt have been legalized. Motherfuckin dirty dopers even stink up the highway while I'm driving 80 in the winter with the windows rolled up and the air recirc on! Thats right, the shit smells so fucking strong that I can literally smell it on the highway at speed! I talked to my cop friend and effectively, they cant do a whole helluva lot about it. I say if you can tell someone is smoking dope while driving their car, I should be able to whip out my AR-15 and mow em the fuk down!

Canada's annual inflation rate rose to 2.4% in December, up from 2.2% in November, according to data released Monday by Statistics Canada.

Lower gasoline prices continued to exert the largest downward pressure on inflation. Gas prices fell 7.1% from November and were down 13.8% compared to December 2024. Excluding gasoline, the consumer price index rose 3% from a year earlier.

Statistics Canada attributed the decline in fuel prices to falling crude oil prices, which it said have reached their lowest level in more than four years amid global oversupply and other factors.

Food-related costs rose more sharply. Restaurant prices increased 8.5% year over year, reflecting the absence of the GST/HST holiday. Prices for food purchased from stores rose 5%, with notable increases in coffee and beef.

Other categories affected by the end of the tax holiday included alcoholic beverages, toys, games and hobby supplies, children's clothing and selected grocery items such as potato chips and candy.

The vast majority of Canadians are opposed to letting these drugs flow into our streets. Why do the Liberals and the NDP not listen?

Canadians are being crushed by the cost of Carney.

A new StatsCan report has revealed that unemployment in Canada jumped to 6.8%, and 73,000 more Canadians are now without work. Mark Carney promised he was the "man with the plan", but under Carney, thousands of Canadians are out of a job during a Liberal cost of living crisis.

Canadians need a real plan to unleash Canada's economic potential, create jobs and deliver a better and affordable future for the next generation. Conservatives will fight every day for an affordable life and to bring back high-paying jobs for all Canadians.

The Liberals are managing Canada's fast decline.

Quote from: Brent on January 08, 2026, 12:13:05 PMThe Liberals are making the investment gap worse.https://wolfstreet.com/2025/09/12/canada-the-industrial-implosion-v-the-united-states/

My Jo Jo won't invest his gold foil chocolate coins in the pretend Canadian market.