Registration - In-house Organization

Tourism Industry Association of Ontario / Andrew Siegwart, President and CEO

Registration Information

In-house Organization name: Tourism Industry Association of Ontario
Responsible Officer Name: Andrew Siegwart, President and CEO
Responsible Officer Change History
Initial registration start date: 2009-01-19
Registration status: Active
Registration Number: 957914-234701

Associated Communications

Total Number of Communication Reports: 37

Monthly communication reports in the last 6 months: 0

Version 9 of 9 (2024-01-21 to present)

Registration versions:

Version 9 of 9 (2024-01-21 to present)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matter Details

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter
Subject matters	Details	Categories
Economic Development, Taxation and Finance, Tourism	Asking the government to consider increasing both Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) and the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) maximum loan forgiveness amount by up to $10,000 if the balance of the loan is repaid by the end of the 0% interest-free grace period; and extending the interest-free repayment period for CEBA loans and RRRF loans to December 31, 2024. These changes will help reduce the financial burden many Ontario tourism businesses and organizations are currently facing, enabling them to more quickly reinvest revenues into hiring staff, ramping up operating capacity, generating profits, and contributing billions of dollars in tax revenues.	Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program
Economic Development, Labour, Tourism	In support of the Tourism Industry Association of Canada tourism growth strategy submission. We are meeting with MPs in support of the four key pillars of that submission. (1) Measures on how to attract and retain a sustainable tourism workforce. (2) On how to improve access for visitors to and within Canada. (3) Way in which to develop and promote tourism assets. (4) On how to build a regenerative and inclusive tourism industry Full details can be seen here https://tiac-aitc.ca/_Library/Tourism_Growth_Strategy/TIAC_Submission_Re_TGS_Consultations.pdf	Policies or Program
Economic Development, Taxation and Finance	Seeking funding from the The Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) to support sustainability within the Tourism Industry.	Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
Tourism	We are meeting with Various Ministry Contacts to highlight concerns with changes to international visitor visa requirements.	Policies or Program
Labour, Tourism	We are representing the interests of Ontario's Tourism Industry with respect to workforce development. In particular, changes relating to international students and the temporary foreign worker program.	Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Regulation, Policies or Program

Communication Techniques

Written communication
Oral communication
Grass-roots communication

Government Institutions

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Finance Canada (FIN)
Health Canada (HC)
House of Commons
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Senate of Canada

In-house Organization Details

Description of the organization's activities

Advocates on behalf of the tourism and hospitality industry in Ontario

Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration

Andrew Siegwart, President and CEO

Organization's membership or classes of membership

Sector tourism associations, regional tourism organizations, destination marketing organizations, tourism operators and students.

Government funding

End date of the last completed financial year: 2023-12-31

List of Government Funding
Government Institution	Funding Received in Last Financial Year	Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)	$263,900.00	Yes
Ontario Provincial Government	$906,875.00	Yes

In-house Organization Contact Information

Address:
207 Queen’s Quay West
Suite 405
Toronto, ON M5J 1A7
Canada

Telephone number: 416-906-4045

Lobbyists Details

Employees who lobby for the organization

Carol Greenwood, Vice President, Membership and Business Development | No public offices held
Jessica Ng, Director, Policy and Government Affairs | No public offices held
Andrew Siegwart, President and CEO | No public offices held

Tourism Industry Association of Ontario

The following names have been used on or after July 2, 2008

The following names have been used on or after July 2, 2008
Name	From	To
Tourism Industry Association of Ontario	2024-01-21	current
Tourism Industry Association of Ontario	2009-01-19	2024-01-21

Tourism Industry Association of Ontario

Responsible Officer History
Responsible Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)
Andrew Siegwart	2024-01-21	Current
Christopher Bloore	2022-01-03	2024-01-21
William Allen	2009-01-19	2009-09-03

Andrew Siegwart, President and CEO (Organization)

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Registrants are required to submit a monthly communication report for each oral and arranged communication with a designated public office holder. The name of the most senior paid officer (i.e. the registrant) will appear on all in-house monthly communication reports, whether or not he/she participated in the communication.

Note: Monthly Communication Reports are due on the 15^th day of each month for communications that took place in the previous month.

Results below are sorted by posted date, beginning with the most recent.

Results 1-37 of 37

Tourism Industry Association of Ontario
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Jessie Pierre, Director of Policy | House of Commons | House of Commons
- Elie kallab, Policy Advisor to the Minister Responsible for Federal Economic Development | Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Subject Matter of the communication: Labour, Tourism, Regional Development
Communication date: 2023-08-17
Posted date: 2023-08-24
Communication number: 234701-575244 View associated registration
Tourism Industry Association of Ontario
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Jessie Pierre, Director of Policy | House of Commons | House of Commons
- Elie kallab, Policy Advisor to the Minister Responsible for Federal Economic Development | Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Subject Matter of the communication: Labour, Tourism, Regional Development
Communication date: 2023-08-10
Posted date: 2023-08-24
Communication number: 234701-575243 View associated registration
Tourism Industry Association of Ontario
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Ryan Williams, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
- Greg McLean, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
- Luc Berthold, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
- Brad Vis, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
- Dean Allison, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
- Blake Richards, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
- Tony Baldinelli, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
Subject Matter of the communication: Tourism
Communication date: 2023-07-05
Posted date: 2023-08-15
Communication number: 234701-571203 View associated registration
Tourism Industry Association of Ontario
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Tyler freeman, Regional Advisor | Minister's Office | House of Commons
Subject Matter of the communication: Economic Development, Tourism
Communication date: 2023-05-17
Posted date: 2023-06-14
Communication number: 234701-568643 View associated registration
Tourism Industry Association of Ontario
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance | House of Commons | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Subject Matter of the communication: Tourism
Communication date: 2023-05-08
Posted date: 2023-05-23
Communication number: 234701-566735 View associated registration
Tourism Industry Association of Ontario
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Farrah-Lilia Kerkadi , Press Secretary | Minister's Office | House of Commons
- Tyler freeman, Regional Advisor | Minister's Office | House of Commons
- Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Subject Matter of the communication: Tourism, Regional Development
Communication date: 2023-05-07
Posted date: 2023-05-23
Communication number: 234701-566734 View associated registration
Tourism Industry Association of Ontario
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Finance | Finance Canada (FIN)
Subject Matter of the communication: Taxation and Finance
Communication date: 2023-03-17
Posted date: 2023-05-01
Communication number: 234701-563733 View associated registration
Tourism Industry Association of Ontario
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Peter M. Boehm, Senator | Senate of Canada
Subject Matter of the communication: Tourism
Communication date: 2022-10-21
Posted date: 2022-11-04
Communication number: 234701-545282 View associated registration
Tourism Industry Association of Ontario
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Yasir Naqvi, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
Subject Matter of the communication: Tourism
Communication date: 2022-10-21
Posted date: 2022-11-04
Communication number: 234701-545281 View associated registration
Tourism Industry Association of Ontario
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Chris Lewis, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
Subject Matter of the communication: Tourism
Communication date: 2022-10-21
Posted date: 2022-11-04
Communication number: 234701-545280 View associated registration
Tourism Industry Association of Ontario
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Julie Vignola, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
- Richard Cannings, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
- Patrick Weiler, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
- Karen Sorensen, Senator | Senate of Canada
- Tony Baldinelli, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
Subject Matter of the communication: Tourism
Communication date: 2022-10-20
Posted date: 2022-11-07
Communication number: 234701-545461 View associated registration
Tourism Industry Association of Ontario
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Chandra Arya, MP | House of Commons
Subject Matter of the communication: Tourism
Communication date: 2022-10-20
Posted date: 2022-11-04
Communication number: 234701-545304 View associated registration
Tourism Industry Association of Ontario
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Tony Baldinelli, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
Subject Matter of the communication: Tourism
Communication date: 2022-10-20
Posted date: 2022-11-04
Communication number: 234701-545303 View associated registration
Tourism Industry Association of Ontario
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Adam Chambers, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
Subject Matter of the communication: Tourism
Communication date: 2022-10-20
Posted date: 2022-11-04
Communication number: 234701-545302 View associated registration
Tourism Industry Association of Ontario
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Brian Masse, MP | House of Commons
Subject Matter of the communication: Tourism
Communication date: 2022-10-20
Posted date: 2022-11-04
Communication number: 234701-545284 View associated registration
Tourism Industry Association of Ontario
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Paul Arvanitidies, Sr Director, Tourism Policy | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Catherine Blewett, Deputy Minister | Office of the Deputy Minister | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Charles Vincent, Assistant Deputy Minister, Small Business | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Mary Gregory, Associate Assistant Deputy Minister (Industry Sector) | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Subject Matter of the communication: Tourism
Communication date: 2022-10-19
Posted date: 2022-11-07
Communication number: 234701-545460 View associated registration
Tourism Industry Association of Ontario
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Nick Leswick, Deputy Minister (Economic and Fiscal Policy Branch) | Finance Canada (FIN)
Subject Matter of the communication: Tourism
Communication date: 2022-10-19
Posted date: 2022-11-04
Communication number: 234701-545301 View associated registration
Tourism Industry Association of Ontario
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Subject Matter of the communication: Tourism
Communication date: 2022-05-09
Posted date: 2022-05-18
Communication number: 234701-532519 View associated registration
Tourism Industry Association of Ontario
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Tyler freeman, Regional Advisor | Minister's Office | House of Commons
- Riley Schnurr, Senior Policy Advisor | Minister's Office | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- justin mohr, Special Assistant, Policy | Minister's Office | House of Commons
Subject Matter of the communication: Tourism
Communication date: 2022-03-22
Posted date: 2022-04-01
Communication number: 234701-527404 View associated registration
Tourism Industry Association of Ontario
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- cody Trystruha, Regional Advisor | Minister's Office | House of Commons
Subject Matter of the communication: Tourism, Regional Development
Communication date: 2022-03-16
Posted date: 2022-04-01
Communication number: 234701-527407 View associated registration
Tourism Industry Association of Ontario
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Riley Schnurr, Senior Policy Advisor | Minister's Office | House of Commons
- Tyler freeman, Regional Advisor | Minister's Office | House of Commons
Subject Matter of the communication: Tourism
Communication date: 2022-03-11
Posted date: 2022-04-01
Communication number: 234701-527406 View associated registration
Tourism Industry Association of Ontario
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Tyler freeman, Regional Advisor | House of Commons | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Subject Matter of the communication: Tourism
Communication date: 2022-03-09
Posted date: 2022-04-01
Communication number: 234701-527399 View associated registration
Tourism Industry Association of Ontario
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- cody Trystruha, Regional Advisor | Minister's Office | House of Commons
Subject Matter of the communication: Tourism
Communication date: 2022-03-03
Posted date: 2022-04-01
Communication number: 234701-527405 View associated registration
Tourism Industry Association of Ontario
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- lawrence zhang , Policy Advisor | House of Commons | House of Commons
- Jessie Pierre, Director of Policy | House of Commons | House of Commons
Subject Matter of the communication: Tourism
Communication date: 2022-03-02
Posted date: 2022-04-01
Communication number: 234701-527402 (amended from 234701-527401) View associated registration
Tourism Industry Association of Ontario
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Adam Chambers MP, Member of Parliament | House of Commons | House of Commons
Subject Matter of the communication: Tourism
Communication date: 2022-02-17
Posted date: 2022-03-15
Communication number: 234701-526682 View associated registration
Tourism Industry Association of Ontario
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Lindsay Mathyssen MP, Member of Parliament | House of Commons | House of Commons
Subject Matter of the communication: Tourism
Communication date: 2022-02-16
Posted date: 2022-03-15
Communication number: 234701-526680 View associated registration
Tourism Industry Association of Ontario
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Robert Black, Senator | Senate of Canada
Subject Matter of the communication: Tourism
Communication date: 2022-02-15
Posted date: 2022-03-15
Communication number: 234701-526679 View associated registration
Tourism Industry Association of Ontario
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Carol Hughes, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
Subject Matter of the communication: Tourism
Communication date: 2022-02-15
Posted date: 2022-03-15
Communication number: 234701-526678 View associated registration
Tourism Industry Association of Ontario
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Jamie Schmale, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
Subject Matter of the communication: Tourism
Communication date: 2022-02-15
Posted date: 2022-03-15
Communication number: 234701-526676 View associated registration
Tourism Industry Association of Ontario
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Jessie Pierre, Director of Policy | House of Commons | House of Commons
Subject Matter of the communication: Tourism
Communication date: 2022-02-15
Posted date: 2022-03-15
Communication number: 234701-526674 View associated registration
Tourism Industry Association of Ontario
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- francis Levesque , Parliamentary Assistant | House of Commons | House of Commons
- Bernard Généreux MP, Member of Parliament | House of Commons | House of Commons
- Michelle Ferreri MP, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
Subject Matter of the communication: Economic Development, Tourism
Communication date: 2022-02-10
Posted date: 2022-03-15
Communication number: 234701-526671 View associated registration
Tourism Industry Association of Ontario
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development | Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
- Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs | Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
- Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada | Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Subject Matter of the communication: Economic Development, Tourism
Communication date: 2022-02-01
Posted date: 2022-03-15
Communication number: 234701-526675 View associated registration
Tourism Industry Association of Ontario
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Omar Alghabra, Minister of Transport | Transport Canada (TC)
- Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada | Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Subject Matter of the communication: Tourism, Transportation
Communication date: 2022-01-27
Posted date: 2022-02-15
Communication number: 234701-523222 View associated registration
Tourism Industry Association of Ontario
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Jessie Pierre, Director of Policy, Office of the Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | House of Commons
Subject Matter of the communication: Economic Development, Tourism
Communication date: 2022-01-14
Posted date: 2022-02-15
Communication number: 234701-523215 View associated registration
Tourism Industry Association of Ontario
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Sarah Popkey , Economic Development Officer | Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Subject Matter of the communication: Tourism
Communication date: 2022-01-11
Posted date: 2022-02-15
Communication number: 234701-523226 View associated registration
Tourism Industry Association of Ontario
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Anne Dawson, Chief of Staff | House of Commons
- Jessie Pierre, Director of Policy | House of Commons
- Helena Jaczek, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | House of Commons
Subject Matter of the communication: Economic Development, Labour, Tourism, Regional Development
Communication date: 2022-01-10
Posted date: 2022-03-15
Communication number: 234701-526665 (amended from 234701-523213) View associated registration
Tourism Industry Association of Ontario
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Tony Clement, Minister of Industry | Industry Canada
Subject Matter of the communication: Tourism
Communication date: 2009-01-19
Posted date: 2009-03-13
Communication number: 234701-92814 View associated registration

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Registration - In-house Organization

Tourism Industry Association of Ontario / Andrew Siegwart, President and CEO

Registration Information

Associated Communications

Version 9 of 9 (2024-01-21 to present)

Version 9 of 9 (2024-01-21 to present)

Subject Matter Details

Communication Techniques

Government Institutions

Description of the organization's activities

Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration

Organization's membership or classes of membership

Government funding

In-house Organization Contact Information

Employees who lobby for the organization