A Win for Alberta Restaurants: Government Reverses Wine Tax Change
The Government of Alberta has announced it will reverse the ad valorem wine tax introduced in 2025, returning to a simple flat-tax model.
Winter Olympics Update: Extended Liquor Service Hours
Your guide to navigating the 2026 Olympics AGLC Liquor Updates at your restaurant.
Bill 210 – Protecting Workers’ Tips: Our Response to Proposed Legislation
This is our position on Bill 210 – Protecting Workers’ Tips, a private member’s bill currently under review by the Alberta Legislature.
Proposed Modernizing of Food Safety Legislation
Big changes are likely coming to Alberta’s food safety rules. If you hold a food handling permit — here’s what you need to know.
Alberta Hospitality Association Statement on U.S. Tariffs and Retaliatory Measures
The Alberta Hospitality Associations official statement to the looming trade tariffs with the United States.
Aha’s thoughts on the federal government's GST holiday
On November 21 the Canadian federal government announced their plans for a two-month GST holiday on restaurant meals. Here is what we think.
Joining The Call: Reduce the EI Premium rate to 1.58%.
The Alberta Hospitality Association is joining the call to help lift the strain on small businesses across Canada.
Official Statement: Possible Closures & Restrictions for Calgary Restaurants
June 16th statement in response to possible restriction or closure mandates on Calgary Restaurants by the City of Calgary.
AHA Responds to the Federal Alcohol Excise Tax
The Alberta Hospitality Association has been calling on the Federal Government to halt its proposed 4.7% increase in the Federal Alcohol Excise Tax, scheduled for April 2024. This tax hike is unwarranted and threatens to impose further strain on an industry that is already grappling with soaring costs across the board - from supply chains and labor shortages to existing tax burdens.
