Skills Development Fund is now open for applications

This week’s highlights:  

• TIAO is currently finalizing its federal pre-budget submission to share Ontario’s tourism industry priorities ahead of the 2025 federal budget. TIAO members can also submit their own comments for the pre-budget consultation here. The deadline is tomorrow, Friday August 2nd before 11:59pm (EDT).  

• Round 5 of the Skills Development Fund (SDF) is now open for applications for innovative projects that address challenges to hiring, training, or retaining workers. See here for more information on eligibility and project requirements and to apply. Applications close on October 4, 2024. TIAO is pleased to offer letters of support for TIAO members submitting an SDF application – to obtain your letter, please contact me at jng@tiaontario.ca

Thank you for your continued support. And as always, if you have any questions or comments, feel free to send me an email at jng@tiaontario.ca.

Dr. Jessica Ng, PhD  

Director, Policy & Government Affairs

Tourism Industry Association of Ontario