{"id":10255,"date":"2025-10-20T17:54:11","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T17:54:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gosnappy.io\/blog\/?p=10255"},"modified":"2025-10-20T19:23:22","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T19:23:22","slug":"new-pc-government-platform-what-it-means-for-nl-lb-restaurants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gosnappy.io\/blog\/new-pc-government-platform-what-it-means-for-nl-lb-restaurants\/","title":{"rendered":"New PC Government Platform &amp; What It Means For NL &amp; LB Restaurants"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"10255\" class=\"elementor elementor-10255\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5fd0a3dd e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5fd0a3dd\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ed559ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6ed559ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1012\" height=\"586\" src=\"https:\/\/gosnappy.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/PC-Gov-Platform-for-nl-and-labrador-restaurants.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-10258\" alt=\"PC Gov Platform for nl and labrador restaurants\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gosnappy.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/PC-Gov-Platform-for-nl-and-labrador-restaurants.png 1012w, https:\/\/gosnappy.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/PC-Gov-Platform-for-nl-and-labrador-restaurants-300x174.png 300w, https:\/\/gosnappy.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/PC-Gov-Platform-for-nl-and-labrador-restaurants-768x445.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1012px) 100vw, 1012px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4cfb842b e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4cfb842b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f288e6a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f288e6a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">New PC Government Platform &amp; What It Could Mean For NL Restaurants\n<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75384720 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"75384720\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6214d136 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6214d136\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ab1172e elementor-author-box--layout-image-left elementor-author-box--align-left elementor-author-box--image-valign-top elementor-author-box--avatar-yes elementor-author-box--name-yes elementor-author-box--biography-yes elementor-author-box--link-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-author-box\" data-id=\"5ab1172e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"author-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-author-box\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div  class=\"elementor-author-box__avatar\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/2b6793a050f46c686ddf577fa0fe50b87ee8c39eef754eff32cf9b53832229e2?s=200&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g\" alt=\"Picture of Thomas Campbell\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-author-box__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-author-box__name\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThomas Campbell\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-author-box__bio\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22bcc56e e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"22bcc56e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b12322f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1b12322f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em>October 20th, 2025<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7db33257 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7db33257\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e92a329 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2e92a329\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26c60e5f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"26c60e5f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Voters in Newfoundland and Labrador signaled a desire for change in the recent provincial election, ousting the governing Liberals after ten years in power and giving the Progressive Conservatives (PCs) a slim majority win. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ctvnews.ca\/canada\/newfoundland-and-labrador\/article\/progressive-conservatives-to-form-majority-nl-government-ntv-decision-desk-projects\/\">Tony Wakeham\u2019s Tories captured 21 of the legislature\u2019s 40 riding<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ctvnews.ca\/canada\/newfoundland-and-labrador\/article\/progressive-conservatives-to-form-majority-nl-government-ntv-decision-desk-projects\/\">s<\/a>, gaining seven seats, while the Liberals were reduced to 15. Wakeham credited his campaign\u2019s focus on health care, crime, and pocketbook issues for the victory, highlighting the need for fiscal responsibility, better services, and economic growth.<\/p><p>For restaurant operators across the province, the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.nationbuilder.com\/pcnl\/pages\/8922\/attachments\/original\/1760559130\/Progressive_Conservative_Platform_2025.pdf?1760559130\">PC platform<\/a> focuses on cutting red tape, supporting small businesses, and addressing workforce shortages<\/strong> while offering several policies that could directly impact operations, staffing, and growth opportunities. Here is what it could mean for restaurant operators across Newfoundland and Labrador.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7fc35923 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7fc35923\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>\u00a0Summary<\/h4><ul><li><strong>Lower taxes and reduced red tape:<\/strong> The PCs plan to cut small business taxes to 1% and simplify government processes, making it easier for restaurants to operate, expand, and invest in growth.<\/li><li><strong>Workforce development:<\/strong> Targeted immigration, skills training, and apprenticeship programs aim to address labor shortages that affect restaurants and other service industries.<\/li><li><strong>Support for local economy and trade:<\/strong> Policies like \u201cbuy local first,\u201d streamlined interprovincial trade, and assistance accessing international markets could strengthen supply chains and create new opportunities for restaurants.<\/li><li><strong>Increased disposable income:<\/strong> Raising the basic personal income tax exemption, eliminating the sugar tax, and permanently lowering the gasoline tax could put more money in residents\u2019 pockets, encouraging more dining out.<\/li><li><strong>Targeted support for vulnerable groups:<\/strong> Seniors, students, low-income families, and rotational workers are set to receive relief measures, which may indirectly increase restaurant patronage.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f646cbc e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4f646cbc\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b531a4c elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"4b531a4c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a96cac4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a96cac4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Cutting Red Tape and Supporting Small Businesses<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45ed74d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"45ed74d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The PC platform emphasizes reducing unnecessary regulations and streamlining government services:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Aggressive red tape reduction:<\/strong> Businesses, including restaurants, would face fewer outdated rules that slow expansion or daily operations.<\/li><li><strong>Easier government services:<\/strong> More forms online, auto-filling of repeat forms, step-by-step guides, and faster responses from the business help desk.<\/li><li><strong>Small business tax reduction:<\/strong> The PC Party proposes lowering the small business tax to 1%, potentially freeing up more capital for hiring, equipment upgrades, or marketing.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Implications for restaurant operators:<\/strong> Simplified regulations and lower taxes could make it easier for restaurants to open new locations, expand services, or invest in technology such as POS systems, online ordering platforms, and delivery infrastructure. Faster government processing times could also reduce delays when applying for permits or licenses.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f9e7ac4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4f9e7ac4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Workforce Development and Labour Solutions<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b5726d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5b5726d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Restaurants in Newfoundland &amp; Labrador have faced staffing challenges, and the PC platform highlights a multi-pronged approach to addressing workforce shortages:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Population and immigration strategy (2026-2031):<\/strong> Focus on bringing families and returning Newfoundlanders and Labradorians home, as well as targeted immigration to fill labor gaps.<\/li><li><strong>Skills training and apprenticeships:<\/strong> Expanding pre-apprenticeship programs, aligning training with labor market needs, and improving the skilled trades apprenticeship program.<\/li><li><strong>Local hiring requirements for major projects:<\/strong> Ensuring at least 10% of apprentices are employed, prioritizing local workers and underrepresented groups.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Implications for restaurant operators:<\/strong> A stronger workforce pipeline could help alleviate labour shortages in the hospitality sector. More skilled local workers and targeted immigration initiatives may make it easier to hire cooks, servers, and management staff. Expanded training programs could also help restaurant employees upskill and advance within the industry.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-457d542d e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"457d542d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c4df040 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6c4df040\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-423092c5 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"423092c5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-99d5d5a elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"99d5d5a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<script src=\"https:\/\/js.hsforms.net\/forms\/embed\/8482141.js\" defer><\/script>\n<div class=\"hs-form-frame\" data-region=\"na1\" data-form-id=\"ec09b4fa-d50e-48cf-a410-2404dc095124\" data-portal-id=\"8482141\"><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c86045b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4c86045b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Trade, Procurement, and Local Economy<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6eb7fdf5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6eb7fdf5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\"><div class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"f67c9d0b-9d63-482b-a135-e8365b153cda\"><div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"><p>The PCs are also emphasizing support for local businesses and trade:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Buy local first:<\/strong> Government spending should prioritize Newfoundland and Canadian businesses.<\/li><li><strong>Streamlined interprovincial trade<\/strong>: Reducing barriers and recognizing professional credentials across provinces.<\/li><li><strong>International market support<\/strong>: A Minister dedicated to helping local businesses, including restaurants that sell packaged goods or supplies, reach international markets.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Implications for restaurant operators:<\/strong> Restaurants could benefit indirectly from a stronger local supply chain, reduced costs, and easier access to products from other provinces. For those looking to expand into retail food sales or catering, smoother trade and procurement rules could create new opportunities.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74ec8e2e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"74ec8e2e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Taxation and Affordability Measures<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ab0e63a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1ab0e63a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The platform also includes several measures aimed at increasing disposable income for residents, which can translate into more spending at restaurants:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Increase the basic personal amount to $15,000:<\/strong> residents pay no provincial tax on their first $15,000 earned.<\/li><li><strong>Eliminate the Sugar Tax:<\/strong> reducing the cost of sweetened beverages commonly sold in restaurants.<\/li><li><strong>Permanently lower the gasoline tax:<\/strong> savings of 8 cents per litre for commuters.<\/li><li><strong>Support rotational workers with a $2,000 tax credit<\/strong> for travel-related work expenses.<\/li><li><strong>Targeted relief for seniors, students, and low-income families.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Implications for restaurant operator:<\/strong> More disposable income and reduced costs for consumers may lead to increased restaurant patronage. Additionally, the elimination of the sugar tax could reduce beverage costs and simplify menu pricing for cafes, bubble tea shops, and fast-casual restaurants.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b202ee9 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"b202ee9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c931837 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2c931837\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55247db elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"55247db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14a2ba81 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"14a2ba81\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The PC platform reflects a pro-business approach that could have a meaningful impact on Newfoundland and Labrador\u2019s restaurant industry. By lowering taxes and simplifying regulations, restaurants may see reduced administrative burdens and more capital to reinvest in their operations. Workforce development programs could help address ongoing staffing challenges, while local procurement and trade initiatives may strengthen supply chains and open new growth opportunities. <br \/><br \/>At the same time, measures aimed at increasing affordability for residents could encourage more dining out and higher customer spending. While the full effects will depend on how these policies are implemented, restaurant owners should pay close attention to the election results, as they could shape the province\u2019s business environment for years to come.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72b639dd e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"72b639dd\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e4dba31 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"3e4dba31\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b0fccfa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7b0fccfa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQ<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34bf1193 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"34bf1193\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f1216ec elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"5f1216ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18246afb e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"18246afb\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68b1aa74 elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"68b1aa74\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"toggle.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1751\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1751\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How will the PC platform affect taxes for restaurants?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1751\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1751\"><p>The PCs plan to lower the small business tax to 1% and reduce unnecessary regulations, which could free up capital and reduce administrative burdens for restaurants. These changes may make it easier to expand operations, invest in technology, or hire additional staff.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1752\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1752\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Will the PC government help restaurants address staffing challenges?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1752\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1752\"><p>Yes. The platform includes workforce development initiatives such as targeted immigration, skills training, and apprenticeship programs. These measures aim to fill labor gaps and provide a more stable pool of workers for the hospitality and restaurant sectors.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1753\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1753\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How could the PC platform impact restaurant sales and customer spending?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1753\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1753\"><p>Policies like raising the basic personal income tax exemption, eliminating the sugar tax, and permanently lowering the gasoline tax could increase disposable income for residents. 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Tips<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a097d06 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"4a097d06\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<script charset=\"utf-8\" type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/js.hsforms.net\/forms\/embed\/v2.js\"><\/script>\n<script>\n  hbspt.forms.create({\n    region: \"na1\",\n    portalId: \"8482141\",\n    formId: \"1f07a5de-4958-4b48-a370-e0e1b24a97a3\"\n  });\n<\/script>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d990f2a e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d990f2a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New PC Government Platform &amp; What It Could Mean For NL Restaurants October 20th, 2025 Voters in Newfoundland and Labrador signaled a desire for change in the recent provincial election, ousting the governing Liberals after ten years in power and giving the Progressive Conservatives (PCs) a slim majority win. Tony Wakeham\u2019s Tories captured 21 of the legislature\u2019s 40 ridings, gaining seven seats, while the Liberals were reduced to 15. Wakeham credited his campaign\u2019s focus on health care, crime, and pocketbook issues for the victory, highlighting the need for fiscal responsibility, better services, and economic growth. For restaurant operators across the province, the PC platform focuses on cutting red tape, supporting small businesses, and addressing workforce shortages while offering several policies that could directly impact operations, staffing, and growth opportunities. Here is what it could mean for restaurant operators across Newfoundland and Labrador. \u00a0Summary Lower taxes and reduced red tape: The PCs plan to cut small business taxes to 1% and simplify government processes, making it easier for restaurants to operate, expand, and invest in growth. Workforce development: Targeted immigration, skills training, and apprenticeship programs aim to address labor shortages that affect restaurants and other service industries. Support for local economy and trade: Policies like \u201cbuy local first,\u201d streamlined interprovincial trade, and assistance accessing international markets could strengthen supply chains and create new opportunities for restaurants. Increased disposable income: Raising the basic personal income tax exemption, eliminating the sugar tax, and permanently lowering the gasoline tax could put more money in residents\u2019 pockets, encouraging more dining out. Targeted support for vulnerable groups: Seniors, students, low-income families, and rotational workers are set to receive relief measures, which may indirectly increase restaurant patronage. Cutting Red Tape and Supporting Small Businesses The PC platform emphasizes reducing unnecessary regulations and streamlining government services: Aggressive red tape reduction: Businesses, including restaurants, would face fewer outdated rules that slow expansion or daily operations. Easier government services: More forms online, auto-filling of repeat forms, step-by-step guides, and faster responses from the business help desk. Small business tax reduction: The PC Party proposes lowering the small business tax to 1%, potentially freeing up more capital for hiring, equipment upgrades, or marketing. Implications for restaurant operators: Simplified regulations and lower taxes could make it easier for restaurants to open new locations, expand services, or invest in technology such as POS systems, online ordering platforms, and delivery infrastructure. Faster government processing times could also reduce delays when applying for permits or licenses. Workforce Development and Labour Solutions Restaurants in Newfoundland &amp; Labrador have faced staffing challenges, and the PC platform highlights a multi-pronged approach to addressing workforce shortages: Population and immigration strategy (2026-2031): Focus on bringing families and returning Newfoundlanders and Labradorians home, as well as targeted immigration to fill labor gaps. Skills training and apprenticeships: Expanding pre-apprenticeship programs, aligning training with labor market needs, and improving the skilled trades apprenticeship program. Local hiring requirements for major projects: Ensuring at least 10% of apprentices are employed, prioritizing local workers and underrepresented groups. Implications for restaurant operators: A stronger workforce pipeline could help alleviate labour shortages in the hospitality sector. More skilled local workers and targeted immigration initiatives may make it easier to hire cooks, servers, and management staff. Expanded training programs could also help restaurant employees upskill and advance within the industry. Trade, Procurement, and Local Economy The PCs are also emphasizing support for local businesses and trade: Buy local first: Government spending should prioritize Newfoundland and Canadian businesses. Streamlined interprovincial trade: Reducing barriers and recognizing professional credentials across provinces. International market support: A Minister dedicated to helping local businesses, including restaurants that sell packaged goods or supplies, reach international markets. Implications for restaurant operators: Restaurants could benefit indirectly from a stronger local supply chain, reduced costs, and easier access to products from other provinces. For those looking to expand into retail food sales or catering, smoother trade and procurement rules could create new opportunities. Taxation and Affordability Measures The platform also includes several measures aimed at increasing disposable income for residents, which can translate into more spending at restaurants: Increase the basic personal amount to $15,000: residents pay no provincial tax on their first $15,000 earned. Eliminate the Sugar Tax: reducing the cost of sweetened beverages commonly sold in restaurants. Permanently lower the gasoline tax: savings of 8 cents per litre for commuters. Support rotational workers with a $2,000 tax credit for travel-related work expenses. Targeted relief for seniors, students, and low-income families. Implications for restaurant operator: More disposable income and reduced costs for consumers may lead to increased restaurant patronage. Additionally, the elimination of the sugar tax could reduce beverage costs and simplify menu pricing for cafes, bubble tea shops, and fast-casual restaurants. Conclusion The PC platform reflects a pro-business approach that could have a meaningful impact on Newfoundland and Labrador\u2019s restaurant industry. By lowering taxes and simplifying regulations, restaurants may see reduced administrative burdens and more capital to reinvest in their operations. Workforce development programs could help address ongoing staffing challenges, while local procurement and trade initiatives may strengthen supply chains and open new growth opportunities. At the same time, measures aimed at increasing affordability for residents could encourage more dining out and higher customer spending. While the full effects will depend on how these policies are implemented, restaurant owners should pay close attention to the election results, as they could shape the province\u2019s business environment for years to come. FAQ How will the PC platform affect taxes for restaurants? The PCs plan to lower the small business tax to 1% and reduce unnecessary regulations, which could free up capital and reduce administrative burdens for restaurants. These changes may make it easier to expand operations, invest in technology, or hire additional staff. Will the PC government help restaurants address staffing challenges? Yes. The platform includes workforce development initiatives such as targeted immigration, skills training, and apprenticeship programs. 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