April 19, 2021 (Ottawa) – The Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) is pleased to see the specific mention and support outlined for tourism in the 2021 Federal budget.

 

“Canada’s visitor economy was the first-hit and hardest-hit industry from the COVID pandemic, and will be one of the last to recover. Sector specific support is critical. It is reassuring that our sector is being acknowledged and that its unique needs are being recognized as we continue to look for hope of recovery through the pandemic,” says TIAC’s President and CEO, Beth Potter.

 

2021 is a critical year for the restart of Canada’s tourism economy. TIAC’s 2021 Tourism Recovery Plan has been presented as a roadmap to government on the path forward for the tourism economy. A number of outlined recommendations were addressed today, and TIAC looks forward to continued collaboration with government on the intricacies and roll out of these programs.

 

TIAC will host a media session tomorrow, April 20th, at 2:30pm EDT. Media must register ahead of time at https://tiac-aitc-ca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WbgiZwxiRdyv790ovT8uNA.

 

For additional media opportunities, please reach out to Madison Simmons, Director of Government Affairs. msimmons@tiac-aitc.ca / 613-864-3079