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Government of Canada invests over $12.2 million to support economic development in Peterborough, Northumberland and Kawartha Lakes
From: Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario FedDev Ontario funds 33 projects to fuel community revitalization, support local tourism and community economic diversification July 12, 2022 – Peterborough, Ontario The Government of Canada is committed to supporting communities and businesses as they recover from the pandemic to position them for strong and resilient economic […]
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Toronto Aboriginal Support Services Council (TASSC) to receive Nearly $2M from Indigenous Services Canada for new facility and renovation
From: Indigenous Services Canada July 12, 2022 — Toronto, Ontario — Indigenous Services Canada Indigenous Peoples living in, or transitioning to, urban centres are one of the fastest growing populations in Canada. Toronto alone is home to nearly 80,000 Indigenous Peoples. Ontario ranks 1st most populous in terms of Indigenous Peoples per province or territory […]
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Why more Canadians are adding Indigenous stops to their summer road trips – CBC
Jul 03, 2022 ‘Canadians more than ever are just trying to connect with Indigenous culture,’ tourism CEO says Summer vacation season is upon us and the president and CEO of the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) says a growing number of people want to include learning about Indigenous history and culture into their trips. Keith […]
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Appointment of five members to the Board of Directors of Destination Canada
From: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada News release June 28, 2022 — Ottawa, Ontario The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, today announced the appointment of four new members and the reappointment of a current member to the Board of Directors of Destination Canada, effective June 23, 2022. These appointments were made […]
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Government of Canada supports LGBTQ2+ tourism in southern Ontario
From: Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario FedDev Ontario invests over $485,000 in Canada’s LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce to support inclusive tourism June 27, 2022 Pride Season in June is an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & 2-Spirit (LGBTQ2+) peoples in Canada and around the world. The Government of […]
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Media advisory – Government of Canada to announce support for LGBTQ2+ tourism in southern Ontario
From: Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, on behalf of the Honourable Helena Jaczek, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement in Toronto, supporting LGBTQ2+ tourism across southern Ontario. Minister Boissonnault will […]
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FedNor invests more than $8.7 million in Northern Ontario’s tourism sector
From: Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario – FedNor News release Government of Canada funding to support the tourism sector by fueling a strong recovery, future growth and creating and maintaining over 578 jobs June 4, 2022 Canada has much to offer travellers from all over the world: breathtaking landscapes and wide open spaces; […]
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Statement by Minister Boissonnault marking Tourism Week 2022
From: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada May 30, 2022 The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, made the following statement marking Tourism Week 2022: “Today, we join Canada’s tourism industry in celebrating the 2022 edition of Tourism Week. “After more than two very difficult years for Canadian tourism, I […]
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Indigenous tourism association sponsors two JUNO Awards – Timmins Today
Attawapiskat’s Adrian Sutherland is nominated for Contemporary Indigenous Artist or Group of the Year at this weekend’s awards Officials with the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) are getting into the music business—sort of. ITAC is sponsoring a pair of categories at this year’s JUNO Awards. A weeklong celebration of the Canadian music scene, JUNO […]
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FedNor announces over $3.8 million to fuel Northern Ontario’s tourism sector
From: FedNor Federal government continues to support the tourism sector for a strong recovery and future growth April 22, 2022 – Sudbury, ON – Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario – FedNor Canada’s tourism sector is essential to the Canadian economy. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the sector was generating $102 billion in annual […]
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