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We are very much looking forward to our upcoming Tourism Day at Queen’s Park, December 10th. We have member delegates joining us from across the province to attend a number of meetings with government officials and staff to educate on the economic driver that tourism is in this province, and discuss specific recommendations needed to help our industry prosper.
Our key advocacy themes as we head into meetings will centre around Economic Recovery and Growth, Workforce, and Infrastructure. The day will conclude with a Taste of Ontario reception, all TIAO members are welcome. If you are interested in attending, please register here.
TIAO has been working to understand the full implications of the recent changes to immigration policies touching on both international students and post graduate work permits. We have partnered with TIAC to send a joint letter to Minister Miller requesting a meeting to discuss the impact these changes will have on the tourism industry, and our recommendations moving forward.
We continue momentum with the Ontario Tourism Strategy, holding a number of focus groups over the next few weeks. Thank you to all those who have participated - TIAO is really proud to be leading this initiative, for an industry led strategy, and we could not do this without your valuable insight and expertise.
TIAO was happy to host federal MP Blake Richards this week with a number of our members to discuss the state of tourism in Ontario and to discuss ongoing federal files impacting our industry including labour, immigration changes, and investment in capital infrastructure. Thank you to MP Richards for taking the time to speak with us.
Please reach out with any comments as we continue to build our recommendations for our pre budget submission in advance of the provincial budget msimmons@tiaontario.ca.
Sincerely,
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