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Tourism Advocacy Update – April 22, 2020

Publié le 22 Avril 2020
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TIAC Members: Making a difference 
 
Thank you to the many TIAC Members who are helping during this difficult time. From those offering support like temporary housing for essential service providers, to others who brought home stranded Canadians from around the world. You are making a difference.
 
Thank you to all TIAC Members for your continued support; it fuels TIAC’s advocacy efforts. You are making a difference for the entire tourism industry!
 
Today, we would like to celebrate the Prince George Airport Authority and the culinary community of Winnipeg. Prince George Airport authority employees have stepped up to volunteer for their local Meals on Wheels to deliver food to those in need. Winnipeg’s culinary community are selflessly feeding frontline workers and those in need (with help from their loyal customers and some generous local companies). Thank you to the PGAA and Tourism Winnipeg for sharing your stories!
 
Do you have a story to share about how tourism businesses are supporting communities during these challenging times? We want to hear from you whether you’re a TIAC member or not. We need to celebrate our industry and recognize your generosity during these trying times. Please share your stories with us at communications@tiac-aitc.ca. 
 
 
Dear Tourism Stakeholders,
 
The TIAC Team continues to monitor and provide daily updates on the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, including the steps government is taking to address the situation. We are working hard to make sure the industry’s voice is heard by government, and that you have the information you need to keep your business going in these uncertain times.
 
Please find the latest updates on official announcements and a recap of TIAC’s advocacy work on behalf of Canada’s Tourism Sector:
 
 
April 22, 2020 
 
TIAC’s Work
  • TIAC’s President and CEO, Charlotte Bell, was featured today in the Financial Post speaking on the plight of COVID-19 on the tourism sector, and what needs to be done for relief 
  • TIAC’s President and CEO continued conversations today with ISED and other government stakeholders, emphasizing the importance of liquidity for our industry and ensuring tourism businesses are able to access relief measures. 
  • TIAC has recently been informed of the opportunity for tourism businesses to participate in a telephone townhall meeting hosted by the Official Opposition this weekend. Conservative Shadow Ministers for Tourism, Small Business, Rural Economic Development, and Associate Shadow Minister for Finance will be leading the call on Saturday, April 25 at 1pm EST/10am PST.
    • Please note that TIAC advocacy work remains non-partisan, this townhall is an opportunity for stakeholders to share their messages on what support is required to help our sector recover. 
    • This will be a good opportunity for TIAC members to share the challenges they are facing during this global health pandemic, and what gaps remain in the government programs. 
  • To participate in the town hall, please sign-up here: https://www.conservative.ca/cpc/small-business-tele-town-hall/. You will receive a call on Saturday at 1pm EST/10am PST that will automatically connect you to the townhall.  
 
In case you missed it … 
  • Our partners at Destination Canada have released their preliminary data on the impact of COVID-19 on the Canadian tourism sector: https://www.destinationcanada.com/en/coronavirus-updates/covid-19-research
  • The online application portal to access the Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) will be available on Monday April 27th on the CRA website:
    • The majority of applications will be processed by May 5th with cash flowing to businesses shortly thereafter. TIAC will be sharing details on how to access the portal as soon as it is made available.
    • An online calculator has been launched to help businesses determine their eligibility and how much they can claim through the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS).
  • We continue to collect responses for our survey in collaboration with McKinsey & Company and Destination Canada to assess recovery measures to help the tourism sector when the COVID-19 crisis subsides. The survey closes on April 23, 2020. 
    • Please know that each entry is captured and reported to government officials and decision- makers daily. Your continued participation and input are vital. Thank you to everyone who already participated. Please see the survey details & link below. 
 
 
Government Announcements
  • Today, the Prime Minister announced $9 billion in funding to support students across the country. This program includes a new Canada Emergency Student Benefit that will provide $1,250/month to current post-secondary students, as well as those starting in September and those who graduated in December 2019.
  • Part of this funding also includes a commitment to create over 75,000 student jobs for struggling and frontline sectors. 
    • TIAC will be looking into the details for the program to see if TIAC members can take advantage of these new job placements.
 
 
Your Feedback is Essential 
 
During these unprecedented times, TIAC has been at the forefront of recommending various financial stimulus and support programs from the Federal Government. As we continue to advocate on behalf of the Tourism Industry, we must also turn our attention to recovery when it comes.
 
Last week, in partnership with Destination Canada, we released a new survey that will gather current impacts as well as collect your feedback on recovery measures. 
 
We need as many stakeholders as possible to take part in this survey as it will help us better understand your situation and advocate on your behalf so that together, we can build the road to recovery. Thank you to those who have already completed the survey. For those who haven’t, please find the links to the survey below:
 
Survey links:
 
The survey will be open until April 23, 5:00 pm ET.  We welcome and encourage you to share the survey with your tourism networks. Should you prefer to share this information by email or phone, we will include your feedback. Please contact:
 
Jennifer Taylor
VP Marketing and Member Relations

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