Registry of Lobbyists
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Foreign Affairs, International Relations, Tourism
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Access for Visitors to Canada – TIAC supports the efficient movement of travellers to and within Canada through enhancements to temporary residency policies and entry program requirements (including the visitor visa and electronic travel authorization processes) in order to meet international demand for travel to Canada.
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Regulation, Policies or Program
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Employment and Training, Immigration, Labour, Tourism
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Attracting and Retaining a Strong Tourism Workforce – TIAC supports the creation and optimization of policy and programs aimed at building a robust and diverse workforce across the country and redressing labour volatility. TIAC also advocates for a strong tourism workforce via regulations and policies in regard to employment, housing, and immigration.
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Economic Development, Environment, Tourism
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Building a Regenerative Tourism Industry – TIAC works with government to support a tourism sector that is more resilient and sustainable through priority investment in regenerative and eco-tourism.
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Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program
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Aboriginal Affairs, Economic Development, Employment and Training
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Ensuring a diverse and equatable tourism sector - TIAC’s efforts on this front include monitoring and raising policy issues that directly affect Indigenous tourism development with a goal of empowering Indigenous communities in generating their own economies while also providing Canadians and foreign visitors alike the opportunity to connect with Indigenous peoples and to experience their unique and diverse culture in a deeply meaningful way.
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Policies or Program
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Arts and Culture, Sports
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Promoting a strong recreation and entertainment industry- A competitive tourism sector includes local and national cultural, heritage and sporting events, as wells as arts and heritage institutions that draw visitors and provide an economic driver for local communities. TIAC values the government's partnership in promoting and supporting a vibrant recreation and entertainment industry.
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Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program
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Budget, Economic Development, Infrastructure, Regional Development, Small Business, Tourism
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Promoting Industry Competitiveness – TIAC promotes optimal support for the competitiveness of Canada’s tourism companies via public grants, tax credits, repayable financing contributions and policies and programs that augment entrepreneurship, innovation and investment.
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Policies or Program, Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
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Budget, Economic Development, Regional Development, Small Business, Tourism
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TIAC advocates for the continuation of the International Convention Attraction Fund
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Policies or Program, Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
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Tourism, Transportation
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Transportation and connectivity - TIAC also works to ensure that regulations and policies related to transportation, air travel, waterways and ports of entry are developed and implemented to optimally connect, and not impede, domestic and international travellers to urban and rural destinations, key attractions, sporting events, and business meetings in Canada.
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Policies or Program, Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Regulation, Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
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The Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) is the voice of Canadian tourism. Founded in 1930 to encourage tourism development in Canada, TIAC serves today as the national industry association and advocates for this $130 billion industry. TIAC represents the interests of the entire tourism ecosystem by promoting policy and regulatory measures that help both inbound and domestic travel and tourism in Canada to grow and prosper. TIAC’s other lines of business include business development, member services, and events.
Sébastien Benedict, President and CEO
End date of the last completed financial year: 2025-12-31
| Government Institution | Funding Received in Last Financial Year | Funding Expected in Current Financial Year |
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| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) | $1,020,007.00 | Yes |
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