OntarioBill 67Royal Assent
Bill 67: Hospitality Workers Appreciation Day Act, 2025
Sponsor: Hardeman, Hon. ErnieIntroduced October 29, 2025Last checked August 28, 2026
Read the official text on ola.orgOfficial version — Legislative Assembly of Ontario
What this bill does
This Ontario bill proclaims February 23 of each year as Hospitality Workers Appreciation Day, recognizing the contributions of workers in restaurants, hotels, event venues, catering companies, and related services.
Plain-language summary by Legisail.
Business impact
This bill is purely symbolic and has no material operational impact on businesses. It is relevant to Ontario-based hospitality businesses — restaurants, hotels, event venues, and catering companies — but does not impose any new obligations, costs, or requirements. Business owners will not need to change any day-to-day activities such as scheduling, pay, or operations. The day is a recognition day only, not a statutory holiday, so it applies equally regardless of business size.
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Where this bill is
First ReadingOctober 29, 2025
Second ReadingDecember 4, 2025
CommitteeDecember 4, 2025
Third ReadingDecember 4, 2025
Royal AssentDecember 11, 2025
Now law — awaiting coming into force
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