Access, Knowledge and Results are the foundation of our government relations activities.
The ORHMA Government Relations Department represents the interests of the hospitality industry at both the Provincial and Municipal levels of government. Through our specialized in-house government relations experts, our provincial Board of Directors and our local Regional Boards, the Association provides pertinent and timely advice on industry specific issues to politicians and decision-makers across the province.
ACCESSIBILITY FOR ONTARIANS WITH DISABILITIES
APPRENTICESHIP AND CERTIFICATION
BEVERAGE & ALCOHOL
CONSUMER RIGHTS & SERVICES
ENVIRONMENT
FOOD SAFETY & INSPECTION
LABOUR (coming soon!)
- Employment Standards
- Minimum Wage
- Labour Relations
- Occupational Health and Safety (Workplace Safety)
- Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB)
- Employment Insurance
- Office of the Employer Advisor
MUSIC TARIFFS (coming soon!)
- Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers
- Neighbouring Rights Collective of Canada (NRCC)
OPEN FOR BUSINESS INITIATIVE
PAY EQUITY
PROVINCIAL & FEDERAL BUDGET AND ECONOMIC CONDITIONS (coming soon!)
SECURITY GUARD AND BOUNCER LICENSING
SMOKE FREE ONTARIO ACT (coming soon!)
TAXATION (coming soon!)
- Harmonized Sales Tax
- Provincial Corporation Tax
- Employer Taxes
- Tax Audits
TOURISM
WORKFORCE SHORTAGE
GENERAL INFORMATION (coming soon!)
General HOTEL INFORMATION (coming soon!)
- Innkeepers Act
- Hotel Registration of Guests Act
- Hotel Guest Room Signage Requirements
- Hotel Fire Safety
- Renting to Minors
General RESTAURANT INFORMATION (coming soon!)
- Restaurant Signage Requirements
- Permit and Licence Requirements
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS (coming soon!)