We hope that you were able to have a restful and reflective holiday season and are happy and healthy as we kick off another New Year. The Culinary Federation and its members stand together optimistic for the opportunities that 2023 will bring to us all.

We are excited to reveal the 2023 Annual National Conference logo and theme:

The registration website is in the final stages of production and will be launching by the end of January.

We are counting down the days until we gather again in Niagara Falls this June! To commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Culinary Federation in Canada, we will be honouring the foundation our members have created AND celebrating the future we are building together.

Our program will include on-trend education, interactive culinary experiences and adventures, connecting and networking whilst exploring the culinary bounty of the Niagara region.

Home of the legendary waterfalls, Niagara Falls is notorious for its natural wonders, luxurious accommodations, top-notch entertainment and world-renowned culinary scene. The Niagara region culinary landscape has evolved into one of the main draws for the destination. Come sip and savour your way through the critically acclaimed, locally inspired farm-to-table dining options, award-winning wines, craft brews and spirits to experience the best that the region has to offer.

Thank you to everyone who has renewed their membership for 2023. If you go to www.culinaryfederation.ca and login, you should be prompted to renew. For a refresher on the step by step instructions, click HERE. If you need further assistance, please contact our National Administrator Lisa Evangelos at admin@culinaryfederation.ca.

We kicked off 2023 with a very exciting SVK "Chefs in the Field" episode on January 19^th announcing a new partnership! If you weren't able to tune in live, be sure to watch the video with Jay Ashton, Lisa Evangelos, Chef Kamilla Seidler from Denmark and Per Unheim from the Embassy of Iceland in Ottawa HERE and see the article below for more information about this exciting collaboration with the Nordic Council.

As always, thank you for your continued support and membership. If there is anything you want to discuss regarding the Culinary Federation and your membership experience, please contact me at president@culinaryfederation.ca

Thank you sincerely,

Ryan Marquis
National President