Restaurants Canada says it is encouraged by this week’s announcement by the federal government of an enhanced GST credit to deal with food affordability, and new investments in Canada’s food production and supply chain infrastructure. “The foodservice industry is the fourth-largest private sector employer in the country, with nearly 1.2 million employees, including 500,000 youth. The new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit will provide additional, significant support for more than 12 million Canadians. To ease immediate pressures with food banks, the government is providing $20 million to the Local Food Infrastructure Fund. We’re also bringing in new measures to lower costs and make sure Canadians have the support they need now.