Association
Restaurants Canada
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Registrations
Registrations naming this organisation as client, consultant firm or another party. Source: City of Toronto Lobbyist Registry.
Registrations by start year
Status
Subjects
- Economic Development7
- Environment4
- Budget3
- Garbage / Recycling2
- Planning and Development, Environmental Assessment2
- Public Health2
- By-law / Regulation2
- Planning and Development2
- Restart and rebuild related to Covid19 pandemic2
- Attractions / Tourism2
and 8 other subjects
Data table· 17 rows
| Registration | Role | Client | Subject matter | Dates | Status | Communications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SM37374 | Client | Restaurants Canada | Environment; Garbage / Recycling; Planning and Development, Environmental Assessment | 4 February 2026 – 30 September 2026 | active | 3 |
| SM37209 | Client | Restaurants Canada | Health & Safety; Public Health; Social Services | 3 December 2025 – 30 September 2026 | closed by lro | 0 |
| SM36693 | Client | Restaurants Canada | Environment; Garbage / Recycling | 12 June 2025 – 31 December 2025 | closed by lro | 0 |
| SM36405 | Client | Restaurants Canada | Economic Development | 27 February 2025 – 30 September 2025 | closed by lro | 2 |
| SM35988 | Client | Restaurants Canada | By-law / Regulation; Environment; Planning and Development | 7 October 2024 – 21 April 2025 | closed | 3 |
| SM35772 | Client | Restaurants Canada | Environment; Planning and Development; Planning and Development, Environmental Assessment | 18 July 2024 – 30 September 2025 | closed by lro | 6 |
| SM34789 | Client | Restaurants Canada | Public Health; Covid19 Pandemic; Restart and rebuild related to Covid19 pandemic | 7 September 2023 – 30 September 2025 | closed by lro | 1 |
| SM34734 | Client | Restaurants Canada | Budget; By-law / Regulation; Parking | 18 August 2023 – 30 September 2025 | closed by lro | 0 |
| SM34689 | Client | Restaurants Canada | Economic Development; Licences / Licensing; Planning and Development, Planning Policy / Study | 2 August 2023 – 30 September 2025 | closed by lro | 0 |
| SM34595 | Client | Restaurants Canada | Attractions / Tourism; Economic Development | 28 June 2023 – 30 September 2024 | closed by lro | 2 |
| SM34446 | Client | Restaurants Canada | Attractions / Tourism; Budget; Economic Development | 1 May 2023 – 28 June 2023 | closed | 6 |
| SM34594 | Client | Restaurants Canada | Economic Development; Restart and rebuild related to Covid19 pandemic | 23 January 2023 – 30 September 2024 | closed by lro | 37 |
| SM25666 | Client | Restaurants Canada | Economic Development | 16 February 2018 – 16 February 2019 | closed | 1 |
| SM19130 | Client | Restaurants Canada | Budget | 25 March 2013 – 28 June 2023 | closed | 1 |
| SM14709 | Client | Restaurants Canada | Economic Development | 8 July 2010 – 28 June 2023 | closed | 44 |
| SM13533 | Client | Restaurants Canada | Zoning | 25 September 2009 – 28 June 2023 | closed | 1 |
| SM12345 | Client | Restaurants Canada | Garbage/Recycling | 3 October 2008 – 28 June 2023 | closed | 1 |
Offices contacted
Communications on registrations where this organisation is the client.
Communications per year
2010 to 2026108 communications, most in 2023 (43)
How and with whom
By method · 59 meetings
By office holder
Most-contacted offices
Top 10 of 34Offices contacted· 34 rows
| Office | Office holder type | Communications | Meetings | Last contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economic Development & Culture | City staff | 17 | 11 | 7 June 2023 |
| Solid Waste Management Services | City staff | 11 | 5 | 5 February 2026 |
| Transportation Services | City staff | 10 | 6 | 6 February 2023 |
| Ward 2 Etobicoke North | Member of council | 8 | 6 | 4 March 2012 |
| Ward 19 Trinity-Spadina | Member of council | 6 | 5 | 30 August 2010 |
| Ward 16 Eglinton-Lawrence | Member of council | 5 | 5 | 31 January 2014 |
| Olivia Chow | Member of council | 5 | 2 | 28 February 2025 |
| Municipal Licensing & Standards | City staff | 3 | 2 | 2 February 2023 |
| Mayor's Office | Councillor staff | 3 | 2 | 16 February 2018 |
| Office of Councillor Wong-Tam, Ward 27 | Councillor staff | 3 | 3 | 9 January 2014 |
| Ward 27 Toronto Centre-Rosedale | Member of council | 3 | 3 | 9 January 2014 |
| Ward 40 Scarborough-Agincourt | Member of council | 3 | 2 | 11 April 2014 |
| Olivia Chow | Councillor staff | 3 | 2 | 30 August 2023 |
| Economic Development and Culture | City staff | 2 | 0 | 3 October 2023 |
| Mayor | Member of council | 2 | 0 | 13 May 2020 |
| Ward 34 Don Valley East | Member of council | 2 | 0 | 4 April 2013 |
| Ward 37 Scarborough Centre | Member of council | 2 | 1 | 11 April 2014 |
| Anthony Perruzza | Member of council | 2 | 0 | 23 May 2023 |
| Brad Bradford | Member of council | 2 | 0 | 23 May 2023 |
| Josh Matlow | Member of council | 2 | 0 | 23 May 2023 |
| Policy, Planning & Outreach | City staff | 1 | 1 | 23 January 2024 |
| Solid Waste Policy & Planning | City staff | 1 | 1 | 23 January 2024 |
| Councillor Holland | Councillor staff | 1 | 1 | 28 June 2016 |
| Ward 12 York South-Weston | Member of council | 1 | 0 | 8 March 2013 |
| Ward 13 Toronto Centre | Member of council | 1 | 0 | 5 May 2020 |
| Ward 17 Davenport | Member of council | 1 | 0 | 8 March 2013 |
| Ward 24 Willowdale | Member of council | 1 | 0 | 8 March 2013 |
| Ward 25 Don Valley West | Member of council | 1 | 0 | 8 March 2013 |
| Ward 3 Etobicoke Centre | Member of council | 1 | 0 | 8 March 2013 |
| Ward 36 Scarborough Southwest | Member of council | 1 | 0 | 8 March 2013 |
| Ward 43 Scarborough East | Member of council | 1 | 0 | 8 March 2013 |
| Ward 5 Etobicoke-Lakeshore | Member of council | 1 | 0 | 8 March 2013 |
| Shelley Carroll | Councillor staff | 1 | 1 | 22 May 2025 |
| Vincent Crisanti | Councillor staff | 1 | 0 | 17 April 2026 |
Lobbyists and consultant firms
Lobbyists on its registrations
Top 10 of 15Consultant firms used
RegistrationsLobbyists· 15 rows
Consultant firms· 2 rows
| Firm | Registrations |
|---|---|
| Clear Strategy | 2 |
| Crestview Strategy Inc. | 1 |
Linked agenda items
This link is inferred by lobbyTO; the registry does not record which agenda item a registration concerns.
Links between records are inferred by a model and are not reviewed by a person. Each link shows its score out of 1; moderate-confidence links (0.7 to 0.9) are wrong more often than high-confidence links. How links are scored
10-Year Circular Economy Road Map
Item 2025.IE25.1 · meeting 29 October 2025 · first recorded vote 29 October 2025 · from registration SM35772
Evidence High confidence · score 0.94
A model scored this link 0.9 or higher out of 1. Links are not checked by a person; links scored this high are usually right but can be wrong.
Source records
- Registration SM35772: To discuss the single use plastic policy and the circular economy roadmap. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2025.IE25.1: 10-Year Circular Economy Road Map (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Item 2024.EX18.7 · meeting 5 November 2024 · first recorded vote 13 November 2024 · from registration SM34594
Evidence High confidence · score 0.95
A model scored this link 0.9 or higher out of 1. Links are not checked by a person; links scored this high are usually right but can be wrong.
Source records
- Registration SM34594: Communicating with City of Toronto public office holders about the design, delivery, and implementation of the ongoing CaféTO program. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2024.EX18.7: CaféTO Business Improvement Area (BIA) Pilot Programs Update and Toronto Municipal Code Amendments for 2025 (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Item 2024.EX18.7 · meeting 5 November 2024 · first recorded vote 13 November 2024 · from registration SM34595
Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.78
A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.
Source records
- Registration SM34595: Communicating with City of Toronto public office holders about the vibrancy and sustainability of Toronto's restaurant and foodservices industry. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2024.EX18.7: CaféTO Business Improvement Area (BIA) Pilot Programs Update and Toronto Municipal Code Amendments for 2025 (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Item 2023.PH8.2 · meeting 30 November 2023 · first recorded vote 15 December 2023 · from registration SM34595
Evidence High confidence · score 0.93
A model scored this link 0.9 or higher out of 1. Links are not checked by a person; links scored this high are usually right but can be wrong.
Source records
- Registration SM34595: Communicating with City of Toronto public office holders about the vibrancy and sustainability of Toronto's restaurant and foodservices industry. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2023.PH8.2: Recommended Amendments to Zoning By-laws for Bars, Restaurants and Entertainment Venues as part of the Night Economy Review - Final Report (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Item 2023.PH8.2 · meeting 30 November 2023 · first recorded vote 15 December 2023 · from registration SM34689
Evidence High confidence · score 0.95
A model scored this link 0.9 or higher out of 1. Links are not checked by a person; links scored this high are usually right but can be wrong.
Source records
- Registration SM34689: Communicating about Torontos Night Economy in general, including the review of the licensing and zoning regulations for restaurants, bars and entertainment venues and exploring strategies to support and enhance Toronto's Night Economy. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2023.PH8.2: Recommended Amendments to Zoning By-laws for Bars, Restaurants and Entertainment Venues as part of the Night Economy Review - Final Report (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Item 2023.PH8.2 · meeting 30 November 2023 · first recorded vote 15 December 2023 · from registration SM34789
Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.72
A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.
Source records
- Registration SM34789: Communicating with City of Toronto public office holders about public health measures affecting Toronto's restaurant and foodservices industry. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2023.PH8.2: Recommended Amendments to Zoning By-laws for Bars, Restaurants and Entertainment Venues as part of the Night Economy Review - Final Report (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Supporting the Growth of the Night Economy
Item 2023.EC8.14 · meeting 28 November 2023 · first recorded vote 15 December 2023 · from registration SM34689
Evidence High confidence · score 0.95
A model scored this link 0.9 or higher out of 1. Links are not checked by a person; links scored this high are usually right but can be wrong.
Source records
- Registration SM34689: Communicating about Torontos Night Economy in general, including the review of the licensing and zoning regulations for restaurants, bars and entertainment venues and exploring strategies to support and enhance Toronto's Night Economy. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2023.EC8.14: Supporting the Growth of the Night Economy (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Item 2023.PH5.3 · meeting 5 July 2023 · first recorded vote 5 July 2023 · from registration SM13533
Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.73
A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.
Source records
- Registration SM13533: Restaurant operators will be reviewing the impact of City Zoning initiatives and changes to definitions and any items that impact their businesses (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2023.PH5.3: Our Plan Toronto: Recommendations on Seventy Employment Area Conversion Requests and Chapter 7 Site and Area Specific Policy Review - Final Report (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Ontario Place - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment - Status Report
Item 2023.TE4.36 · meeting 12 April 2023 · first recorded vote 12 April 2023 · from registration SM13533
Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.73
A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.
Source records
- Registration SM13533: Restaurant operators will be reviewing the impact of City Zoning initiatives and changes to definitions and any items that impact their businesses (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2023.TE4.36: Ontario Place - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment - Status Report (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Item 2023.EX2.4 · meeting 31 January 2023 · first recorded vote 7 February 2023 · from registration SM34594
Evidence High confidence · score 0.93
A model scored this link 0.9 or higher out of 1. Links are not checked by a person; links scored this high are usually right but can be wrong.
Source records
- Registration SM34594: Communicating with City of Toronto public office holders about the design, delivery, and implementation of the ongoing CaféTO program. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2023.EX2.4: CaféTO 2023 and Beyond (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Reviewing Revenue Tool Options for Toronto - by Mayor John Tory, seconded by Councillor Chris Moise
Item 2023.MM3.5 · meeting — · first recorded vote 7 February 2023 · from registration SM19130
Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.86
A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.
Source records
- Registration SM19130: City of Toronto has alluded to the introduction of new municipal sales taxes that would be damaging to the restaurant industry and the City's ability to attract tourists and investment. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2023.MM3.5: Reviewing Revenue Tool Options for Toronto - by Mayor John Tory, seconded by Councillor Chris Moise (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
2023 Operating and Capital Budgets
Item 2023.MPB4.1 · meeting — · first recorded vote 15 February 2023 · from registration SM19130
Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.84
A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.
Source records
- Registration SM19130: City of Toronto has alluded to the introduction of new municipal sales taxes that would be damaging to the restaurant industry and the City's ability to attract tourists and investment. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2023.MPB4.1: 2023 Operating and Capital Budgets (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Improving CaféTO - by Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo
Item 2023.MM7.16 · meeting — · first recorded vote 15 June 2023 · from registration SM34594
Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.90
A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.
Source records
- Registration SM34594: Communicating with City of Toronto public office holders about the design, delivery, and implementation of the ongoing CaféTO program. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2023.MM7.16: Improving CaféTO - by Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Night Economy Manifesto - by Councillor Paul Ainslie, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie
Item 2024.MM16.4 · meeting — · first recorded vote 21 March 2024 · from registration SM34689
Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.88
A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.
Source records
- Registration SM34689: Communicating about Torontos Night Economy in general, including the review of the licensing and zoning regulations for restaurants, bars and entertainment venues and exploring strategies to support and enhance Toronto's Night Economy. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2024.MM16.4: Night Economy Manifesto - by Councillor Paul Ainslie, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Linked development applications
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City contracts and lobbying
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Corporate group
This organisation is not part of a corporate group identified from registry records.
Contributions by this organisation's lobbyists and officers
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