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ORHMA ADVOCACY 
Industry issues, compliance tools & advocacy updates 

Access, knowledge and results are the foundation of ORHMA's government relations activities. ORHMA's 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, ORHMA provides pertinent and timely advice on industry specific issues to politicians and decision-makers across the province. 
    RECENT LEGISLATION >>

Read about the most recent & pending legislation that have been debated and could have a direct impact on foodservice and accommodations businesses.   

    

ACCESSIBILITY FOR ONTARIANS WITH DISABILITIES

AIRBNB - ACCOMMODATION SHARING ECONOMY  

APPRENTICESHIP AND CERTIFICATION
BEVERAGE & ALCOHOL
CANNABIS 

DRESS CODE (Ontario Human Rights Commission)

ENERGY 

ENVIRONMENT 


FOOD SAFETY & INSPECTION 

General HOTEL INFORMATION 

General RESTAURANT INFORMATION (coming soon!)
  • Restaurant Signage Requirements
  • Permit and Licence Requirements

JOBS AND GROWTH 

LABOUR 
MENU LABELLING 

MERCHANT'S RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONSUMER RIGHTS

MUNICIPAL ACCOMMODATION TAX    

MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS 

MUSIC TARIFFS 

ONLINE TRAVEL AGENCIES
 
OPEN FOR BUSINESS INITIATIVE

PAY EQUITY  
   
PROVINCIAL & FEDERAL BUDGET AND ECONOMIC CONDITIONS   

REDUCING RED TAPE 
SECURITY GUARD AND BOUNCER LICENSING

SMOKE FREE ONTARIO ACT 

TAXATION (coming soon!)
  • Harmonized Sales Tax
  • Provincial Corporation Tax
  • Employer Taxes
  • Tax Audits


TIPS & GRATUITIES 

TOURISM