Publié le 30 Septembre 2020
September 24-30, 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 Wednesday, the Government presented a new Throne Speech that included several significant plans that will help the Tourism sector:
- Plans to extend CEWS through the summer of 2021 (a big win for the Coalition of Hardest Hit Businesses)
- Planned investments in liquidity measures including enhancements to the CEBA and BCAP programs
- “Further support” for travel and tourism, hospitality, and cultural industries
- Support for regional routes for airlines
- The largest investment in Canadian history in training for workers;
- Acknowledgement that Immigration remains a driver of Canada’s economic growth
- Announcements in the Throne Speech are not automatically put into action by government – it serves as a roadmap for future policy. TIAC will continue to advocate for these measures to be pushed through by government
- Ensure you are subscribed to TIAC Talk to ensure you don’t miss out on further Throne Speech and policy updates
- This week, TIAC’s President & CEO participated in a regular meeting with ISED ADM Paul Thompson
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Government Announcements
- Health Canada regulators have officially approved a new rapid COVID-19 test procedure, which is expected to roll out across the country in coming weeks to help with a rise in assessments.
- The introduction of government approved rapid testing will be critical for the future of tourism and travel recovery, so this is potentially good news for the sector.
- Temperature screening for air travellers has expanded to 11 additional airports in Canada.
- Canada’s Chief Medical Officer stated yesterday that positive COVID-19 tests are at the same level as the country’s initial peak – raising concerns of the potential return of large scale closures.
- Please keep appraised of your local and provincial health authorities rules and regulations over the coming days & weeks to ensure we are all doing our best to stem the spread of COVID-19, and get back on track to recovery sooner.
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In Case You Missed It …
- TIAC is proud to have been a part of the launch of the Coalition of Hardest Hit Businesses (CHHB), which launched its campaign for the CEWS to be extended into 2021 for businesses unable to move into recovery.
- If you’re an association whose members are likely to sustain revenue losses of 50%+ in the coming months, and want to join the coalition, please email Meagan at mzettler@tiac-aitc.ca to get involved.
- Visit hardesthit.ca to learn more.
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