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Government of Canada Tourism Stimulus Program

Admin — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:28:33 +0000

Government of Canada Announces Second Call for Proposals for Tourism Stimulus Program

OTTAWA, November 30, 2009 – The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, today announced the 2010–11 launch and official call for proposals for the Marquee Tourism Events Program, a Government of Canada initiative under Canada’s Economic Action Plan.

“This initiative has already had an impact on Canada’s tourism industry,” said Minister Clement. “Since the program was launched on April 6, 2009, it has contributed to the long-term growth of the tourism industry by bringing visitors to Canada and promoting Canada throughout the world as a premiere tourist destination. Our government continues to invest in the recovery of Canada’s economy, providing the support needed to strengthen our position within the global destination marketplace.”

The Marquee Tourism Events Program is providing $100 million in funding over two years for marquee tourism events in support of the visitor economy. It has helped events across the country to sustain or increase their international reach and increase audience appeal through enhanced international marketing efforts, additional programming and new product offerings. Established marquee tourism events interested in applying for funding under the program are encouraged to submit their proposals on or before January 8, 2010.

“Festivals and events in Canada need incremental investment to expand their product offerings, improve their execution and therefore create demand for Canada by foreign visitors,” said Randy Williams, President and CEO, Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC). “TIAC identified in its 2008 Report on Canada’s Tourism Competitiveness the need for greater tourism product development, improved animation, or delivery of existing tourism experiences, and the need to create urgency in visitors minds to travel to Canada. The Marquee Tourism Events Program is an excellent response by the federal government to help meet this competitive need.”

“This type of government support has made a positive and significant difference to the hotel business across Canada,” said Tony Pollard, President, Hotel Association of Canada. “We thank the Government of Canada for making such a worthy investment in tourism.”

Tourism is an important economic driver in every region in Canada. It generated nearly $75 billion in revenues in 2008, provides over 660 000 direct tourism jobs and represents 2 percent of Canada’s gross domestic product.

For more information on how to apply, please visit the Marquee Tourism Events Program website.

Visit the Canada’s Economic Action Plan website to find information on all of its programs.

Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Ministers of Tourism

Admin — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 22:52:05 +0000

September 10, 2009 – Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Ministers of Tourism – Toronto, Ontario (830-967)

CANADA’S TOURISM MINISTERS COME TOGETHER TO SUPPORT TOURISM ACROSS THE COUNTRY
BACKGROUNDER: TOURISM INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

Tourism BC will be brought into the Ministry of Tourism

Admin — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:50:42 +0000

August 17, 2009

B.C. STRENGTHENS AND ALIGNS TOURISM PROMOTION

VICTORIA – Tourism BC will be brought into the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts, reducing administrative costs and better co-ordinating all of the Province’s marketing initiatives, Minister Kevin Krueger …

Tourism Partnership in Northern Territories

Admin — Thu, 14 May 2009 02:19:17 +0000

Partnership to Strengthen Tourism Promotion in the North
R(16)195 - Tuesday, May 12, 2009
A new agreement between Canada’s three territories and the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) will help to promote Canada’s North in the competitive global tourism marketplace.

TOURISM FACILITIES FUNDING MEASURES CHANGED

Admin — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:03:56 +0000

GOVERNMENT OF CANADA RELAXES TERMS OF THE MAJOR ECONOMIC AND TOURISM FACILITIES FUNDING MEASURE

The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of State for Canada Economic Development, accompanied by his colleague the Honourable Maxime Bernier, Member of Parliament for Beauce, today announced a relaxing of the terms of the Major Economic and Tourism Facilities funding measure. These changes, which come into effect immediately, will make it possible to fund a greater number of large-scale projects that have the potential to generate significant spinoffs for the regions of Quebec….

Yukon: Public Consultation: Wilderness Tourism Licencing Act Regulation

Admin — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 03:46:46 +0000

The Yukon government invites the public to provide comment on proposed changes to the Wilderness Tourism Licencing Act (WTLA) regulation. The consultation period will run from March 9 to April 24.

Speaking Notes for John Duncan Parliamentary Secretary at the Aboriginal Tourism Association of British Columbia Awards Gala

Admin — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 01:21:51 +0000

March 19, 2009 [Speeches]
Speaking Notes for John Duncan Parliamentary Secretary at the Aboriginal Tourism Association of British Columbia Awards Gala

Canada Allocates $10 Million for Quebec’s Tourism Associations

Admin — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 22:43:45 +0000

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions: Government of Canada Allocates $10 Million for Renewal of Funding Agreements With Quebec’s Regional and Sectoral Tourism Associations

Consultations on a Proposed Arrivals Duty-Free Program at Canada’s International Airports

Admin — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 17:49:11 +0000

Consultations on a Proposed Arrivals Duty-Free Program at Canada’s International Airports

March 6, 2009 to May 5, 2009

The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, today launched consultations on the possible introduction of arrivals duty-free shops in Canada’s international airports.

“During our consultations prior to Budget 2009, we heard suggestions that implementing an arrivals duty-free program could enhance the competitiveness of Canada’s international airports and generate new sales and jobs at those airports,” said Minister Flaherty. “To help us determine the feasibility and desirability of implementing this proposal, we would like to hear from those who have views on such an initiative and its likely effects.”

Québec City hosts International Symposium on Sustainable Tourism Development

Admin — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 17:27:08 +0000

Québec City has been chosen to host the province’s first sustainable tourism event. From March 17 to 19, the International Symposium on Sustainable Tourism Development will be an opportunity for guest speakers from a number of countries and public and private players in the field of tourism development to discuss principles and practices in the field of sustainable tourism. (Full text)