Restaurants Canada estimate about 25,000 food-service jobs have been lost in Saskatchewan due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The numbers come from a recent survey done by the national restaurant association.
The survey revealed nearly 1-in-10 restaurants have already closed for good, while more permanent closures could be coming. In Regina, The Capitol shut down, due largely to COVID-19. “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the permanent closing of The Capitol effective immediately,” the restaurant issued in a statement on March 16. “A struggling economy compounded with our growing concerns over public safety due to the COVID-19 virus has depleted our ability to operate a profitable business.” The survey also estimates that four out of