Publié le 14 Octobre 2020
October 8-14, 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
- Last week, the Prime Minister of Canada and several ministers announced the expansion of several COVID-19 support programs for businesses, including Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA), Rent Relief (CECRA), and the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS).
- More details can be found under “government announcements” below.
- On Tuesday, the President & CEO participated in a regularly scheduled call with ISED representatives to discuss the state of the industry.
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Government Announcements
- On Friday October 9th, the Prime Minister of Canada and several Ministers, including Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland and Minister of Economic Development, Melanie Joly, announced amendments to key federal support programs for businesses. The announcements emphasized that these changes are necessary for the continued support of the hardest hit businesses in Canada, especially sectors such as tourism.
- Among other things, the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) program is transitioning to EI. The Government has released a set of FAQs on this transition that you can view here (LINK)
- It may be a while before we welcome large numbers of travellers from abroad again, but the government of Canada has developed several digital tools to better facilitate public health measures for travellers:
- ArriveCAN app: Allows travellers entering the country to speed up the arrival process in Canada and spend less time with border services and public health officers.
- COVID Alert app: Lets people know of possible exposures before any symptoms appear.
- COVID-19 App and Symptom tracker: Provides the latest updates, trusted resources, and a tool to self-assess and track symptoms.
- Wellness Together Canada: Offers free mental health and substance abuse online resources, tools, apps and connections to qualified people when needed.
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In Case You Missed It …
- Today is the last day to be entered to win a trip for two on Canada’s premier attraction, Rocky Mountaineer, when you register for the 2020 TIAC Tourism Congress
- Registration is free, and with all sessions offered virtually this year, you can access this national industry event anywhere in the country
- Register at TourismCongress.ca
- Parks Canada is holding consultations seeking public input to help shape Parks Canada’s priorities amid the global pandemic.
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