Publié le 9 Décembre 2020
December 9, 2020
Dear Tourism Stakeholders,
The TIAC Team is pleased to provide you with this update 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 Visitor Economy:
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In the House
- On Tuesday, December 8th, MP Gudie Hutchings rose in the House of Commons to speak of TIAC President and CEO, Charlotte Bell.
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TIAC’s Advocacy Update
- On Monday TIAC’s Acting CEO participated in a meeting of Tourism Roundtable Steering Committee
- On Wednesday, TIAC’s board chair presented at the Government–Industry webinar; Paths to Recovery: Testing and Vaccination for Safe Restart of Air Travel co-hosted by the Future Borders Coalition, NACC and the CAC
- Today, TIAC’s Acting CEO met with MP Tony Baldinelli, Conservative Party’s Special Advisor to on Tourism Recovery
- TIAC’s Acting CEO continues advocacy outreach to discuss measures outlined in the Fall Economic Statement with key decision makers
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Government Announcements
- Emergency Measures Administered by the CRA
- ISED participated in a meeting with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to go over the current federal emergency measure programs for businesses and individuals, administered by the CRA.
- Relevant Links:
- Today, Health Canada announces it has authorized the first COVID-19 vaccine.
- Alberta has imposed tough new public health measures amidst rising COVID-19 infections
- All indoor and outdoor public and private gatherings prohibited
- Festivals, parades, events, concerts, exhibitions, etc. remain prohibited
- Mandatory province wide mask requirement
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- British Columbia restrictions have been extended until January 8th , 2021
- BC to invest in tourism sector through Economic Recovery Plan
- Manitoba extends COVID-19 restrictions through the holidays
- PEI has entered a two week circuit-breaker lockdown
- From December 7 to December 21, Islanders are being urged to stay home as much as possible and many non essential services and businesses have been closed
- Quebec announced $1.4B for Northern development – includes portion for tourism
- Northwest Territories have extended public health measures
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