COVID-19 Updates > Tourism Advocacy Update – June 18-22, 2020
Publié le 22 juin 2020
Thank you for your continued readership of TIAC’s COVID-19 updates. As the pandemic’s effect on our economy and way of life continues, TIAC continues to adapt its communication channels to keep the industry up-to-date with relevant information and announcements that are critical for businesses across the sector.
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Do your part – take a 30 seconds to go to www.tourismcounts.ca today and send a letter to your MP to encourage the government to take action and support the recovery of Canadian tourism businesses.
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As always, we would like to recognize and thank TIAC members for their unwavering support of the association during these difficult times. We look forward to providing you with the information you need throughout this period. And as always, we welcome your ideas and feedback at all times! Stay safe and stay well!
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June 18-22, 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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TIAC’s Advocacy Update
- Tomorrow, the Honourable Melanie Joly will announce financial assistance to support the tourism sector in its recovery efforts at 1:30pm
- More information can be found here
- TIAC will keep the industry apprised of developments
- Building off our June 5th national press conference on TIAC’s Recovery Plan, this week we will be bringing more local attention to tourism issues through regional press conferences
- On Tuesday, at 9:30am EST, John Dunn of Floor13 will host an online press conference in French – media can register for this press conference here
- On Tuesday, at 10:00 NDT, Steve Denty, Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador Chair will host an online press conference on post-pandemic support – media can register for this press conference here
- Our partners at TourismHR Canada will launch the Tourism Workforce Recovery Toolkit via a webinar event taking place Wednesday June 24th (1:00 – 2:00pm ET)
- Hosted by Tourism HR Canada President and CEO Philip Mondor, this one-hour webinar will provide guidance, support, and practical tools to the 200,000 tourism operators across the country devastated by the impacts of COVID-19
- Register here
- The Outdoor Council of Canada has launched an industry survey on the future of outdoor operations post-COVID – take some time to fill out the survey
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Government Announcements
- On Thursday, June 18th, the Prime Minister announced that the funding portal for cultural industries struggling because of COVID-19 would be launched. This portal can be accessed here.
- Today (June 22nd), the Prime Minister referenced the recent push to lift international travel restrictions and the plan for the US border. The Prime Minister reiterated that health and safety continue to be the government's top priority, and cautioned that if we move too quickly, we run the risk of a second wave and having to shut down the economy again.
- The government will look carefully at where and when they can open specific borders, but he cautioned that government will move forward gradually and carefully concerning international borders.
- Transport Canada continues to remind people of the three-phased approach for temperature checks at airports.
- Starting June 30th all air operators will be required to conduct temperature screenings of all passengers travelling to Canada prior to departure from international or transborder points of departure.
- By the end of July, Montréal, Toronto, Calgary, and Vancouver will have temperature screening stations.
- By September, the government plans to put in place temperature screening capabilities in the next 11 busiest airports.
- The Canada Centre for Occupational Health and Safety has a new resource portal for workplaces to share best practices and tips to help businesses make safer reopening decisions.
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In Case You Missed It …
- TIAC has launched a new letter writing campaign, and we need your help reaching politicians across Canada to send the message that #TourismCounts and we need support now.
- Visit TourismCounts.ca and click “Send Your Letter” to ask your MP to support the tourism industry through COVID-19 recovery efforts.
- We ask business leaders to also encourage their staff and suppliers to send a letter as well – we need everyone to lend a voice to our message!
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Looking Ahead – COVID-19 Recovery
Several provinces have begun announcing plans for reopening economies. Timelines and actions vary, but can provide businesses and workers with information on what to expect in the upcoming weeks and months. TIAC is following up on measures announced by British Columbia to limit gatherings of more than 50 people and seeking a coordinated approach between provinces in the recovery phase. We have reached out to our provincial counterparts to work together in an effort to create an orderly recovery strategy that will address health concerns and support tourism businesses. TIAC will continue to add links to provincial recovery plans as they become available:
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