House of Commons Finance Committee Budget Submission

Canada’s tourism industry is one of the country’s most powerful and widely distributed economic engines. It drives approximately 30% of Canada’s service exports and generates $132.9 billion in economic activity.  

The Tourism Industry Association of Canada’s submission to the House of Commons Finance Committee ahead of the fall 2026 budget reminds government that tourism is vital to its ambitions: growing the economy, diversifying trade and exports, and building more resilient and connected communities.  

Yet the sector’s ability to deliver on this potential is increasingly constrained by limited access to labour, to capital, and to Canada itself.  

With feedback from TIAC members and in partnership with provincial and territorial tourism industry associations, we developed six high-impact recommendations to help tourism destinations and businesses grow. With the right policy environment, tourism can deliver stronger economic returns, support businesses in every region, and help Canada compete globally.  

Read TIAC’s budget submission and discover our call for access to stronger investment, workforce, and connectivity options that will unlock the power of tourism in Canada.