Elimination of the penny: What does it mean for restaurants?

(Apr. 23/12) The recent federal budget announced the penny will be eliminated from circulation in Canada this fall. 

Survey: Tell us how losing the penny affects you

CRFA identified a number of challenges for restaurant operators, and we need your help to quantify them. Click here to complete this short survey by Friday, May 4.

The information you provide in this survey will be kept strictly private and confidential. Your responses will not be viewed on an individual basis but analyzed in aggregate form.

Read our letter to government
CRFA is asking the federal government for a more flexible timeframe, a robust consumer education campaign, and other concessions to ensure a smooth transition for our operators, customers and employees.  Click here (PDF) to read our letter to Minister of Finance, Hon. Jim Flaherty.