COVID-19 Updates > Tourism Advocacy Update – May 6, 2020
Publié le 6 mai 2020
Your Support is Fueling our Work for all Tourism Stakeholders
During these difficult and challenging times, we want to recognize members of the Tourism Industry Association of Canada. Because of your ongoing support, the TIAC team can continue to focus on garnering greater assistance and relief measures for the entire Canadian tourism sector during this crisis.
You are powering our Tourism advocacy efforts through this global crisis.
Thank you
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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:
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May 6, 2020
TIAC’s Advocacy Update
- TIAC’s President and CEO spoke to Parks Canada President and CEO today to discuss COVID-19 measures and their impact on Park’s & sector businesses
- The TIAC-led industry policy committee met again today to discuss a proposed recovery plan to submit to the government in the coming days.
- This report and recommendations will be made available to the industry once work by the committee is completed
- TIAC would like to thank all industry participants for their feedback and hard work on this committee
- This morning, TIAC launched a survey for sector businesses on the effectiveness of the Business Credit Availability Program (BCAP) to gather more information on what aspects of the program are working and not working for those trying to access funds
- If you have applied for BCAP funding, successfully or not, please fill out the survey here.
- This information is vital to successfully assist industry businesses in efforts to access liquidity during these trying times.
- On May 12, Destination Canada will host another industry webinar featuring Minister Joly. TIAC’s President and CEO will also participate on this call to provide an update on advocacy efforts on behalf of the industry.
In case you missed it …
- TIAC launched a survey assessing the impacts of COVID-19 on Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs) and gauging how existing tools are being accessed and what more is needed to address the needs of Canada’s DMO operators.
- The Institute of Hospitality and Tourism Research at Ryerson University has embarked on a research study to look at the policy actions of Federal and Provincial governments in response to the COVID-19
- In cooperation with TIAC and Provincial and Territorial Industry Associations, the research will analyse government policy initiatives, and how they impact tourism sector businesses
Resources for Businesses
- For operators looking for information on how to prepare to safely reopen their operations in the coming weeks, the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety has a series of bilingual guidelines available to businesses regarding COVID-19
- Google for SMEs has also launched a page dedicated to supporting businesses during COVID-19 including practical steps and free digital skills training
- Our partners at Tourism HR Canada have opened their Emerit courses and created a resource hub for sector businesses
Government Announcements
- There were no official federal government announcements related to COVID-19 today
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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 will continue to add links to provincial recovery plans as they become available:
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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.
Today, we are highlighting the Canadian Tulip Festival which will operate virtually this year between May 8-18. This year commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands and the end of World War II. To keep the spirit of the festival alive and connected to the Ottawa community, the festival will be delivering bouquets of tulips each day of the festival as part of its Tulips of Thanks program.
Community residents can nominate frontline healthcare or essential service workers (first responders, retail employees, delivery personnel, etc.) in Canada’s Capital Region to receive the bouquets.
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.
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