COVID-19 Updates > Tourism Advocacy Update – April 2, 2020
Publié le 2 Avril 2020
Dear TIAC Member,
Given the ongoing situation related to the COVID-19 crisis and its impact on tourism, TIAC will continue to provide regular information concerning steps the Government is taking to address the situation and ensure we are providing up to date information to Government officials from our members.
Please find the latest updates on official announcements and a recap of TIAC’s advocacy work on behalf of our members:
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April 2, 2020
TIAC’s Work
- Building on the ongoing feedback we are receiving from members through our survey and direct communications, we are analyzing and segmenting priority topics that help us inform our relief requests and recommendations to Government, as such, we will be reaching out to members that can provide additional input on the following topics:
- liquidity
- wage subsidies
- tax deferrals
- EI
- Today, TIAC took part on a Canadian CEO webinar organized by Destinations International; the online event provided a platform for TIAC to update participants on the advocacy work being done on behalf of Canadian tourism businesses.
- A recording is available from yesterday’s webinar, where TIAC’s President and CEO joined Minister Joly and Ben Cowan-Dewar, Chair of the Destination Canada Board, for the second COVID-19 webinar organized by Destination Canada, see link below:
Government Announcements
- Today, the Prime Minister noted that Canada’s response to COVID-19 is the largest civic mobilization that Canada has seen since World War II.
- He also reiterated his message to Canadians to stay home, and reminded Canadians that the Emergency Measures Act can be enacted to mandate Canadians to stay home. However, the enforcement measures are being left with the provinces for the time being.
- Coordination between the federal government and the provinces continues to ensure they are receiving the necessary personal protection equipment. The Prime Minister will be chairing a First Ministers call this evening on this and other COVID-related subjects. 10 million masks have arrived over the last few days and are being distributed across the country.
- While the government is not sharing any modeling or projections with the public at this time, concerns have been raised that some Canadians may not qualify for the CERB and this issue may worsen the longer physical distancing measures remain in place. The government is reviewing additional options for those who need support but do not qualify for EI or the CERB.
- Canada also surpassed 10,000 cases of COVID for the first time today, with over 125 deaths.
Today, I would like to end with a special Message To Our Valued Members
We know these are incredibly difficult times for you, both on a personal and professional level. We recognize the urgency of the situation and we continue doing everything we can to ensure greater support and relief for you and the industry as a whole.
I want to thank each of you for your continued support; it fuels our ongoing efforts. We are here for you everyday and we are in it for the long run.
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