CRFA strengthens cross-border relations

CRFA discussed Canada’s restaurant industry with the Canadian Ambassador to the U.S., Gary Doer, in Washington DC. Pictured left to right: CRFA’s Garth Whyte, Mr. Doer, CRFA Chair Donna Dooher and CRFA Director Gerard Curran.

(Sep. 26/12) CRFA met with the Canadian Ambassador to the U.S., Gary Doer, in Washington DC recently for a discussion about Canada’s restaurant industry and issues ranging from cross-border trade to immigration. The meeting took place in advance of a National Restaurant Association reception at the Canadian Embassy. Ambassador Doer and federal Immigration Minister Jason Kenney addressed the delegates and spoke about the value of our industry and the important relationship between our two countries.