Registry of Lobbyists
Total Number of Communication Reports: 0
Monthly communication reports in the last 6 months: 0
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Consumer Issues, Tourism, Transportation
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Air Passenger Protection Regulations (APPR): Ongoing advocacy regarding the implementation and enhancement of APPR including compensation standards, refund timelines, airline obligations during delays, and passenger rights enforcement, competition bureau report on Canada's airline industry
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Regulation, Policies or Program
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Small Business, Tourism, Transportation
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Artificial Intelligence and Travel Advisory Services: Advocating for policies and practices that ensure the ethical, transparent, and responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the travel industry.
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Policies or Program
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International Relations, Tourism
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Canada-US Trade Relations: Supporting the retail travel industry as it navigates increasingly complex Canada-U.S. relationships, including the impacts of potential tariffs and trade disruptions on the travel sector
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Policies or Program, Regulation
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Consumer Issues, Small Business, Tourism, Transportation
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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA): Promoting a more inclusive and accessible travel industry through initiatives that support equitable opportunities, representation, and participation across all communities. ACTA advocates for policies, programs, and partnerships that advance DEIA, including the development of accessible travel services, inclusive marketing practices, support for underrepresented groups in the travel workforce, and recognition of travel advisors who specialize in accessible and inclusive travel. These efforts aim to ensure that all Canadians—regardless of ability, background, or identity—can both participate in and benefit from travel.
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Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program
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Federal-Provincial Relations, Internal Trade, Tourism
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Interprovincial Insurance Licensing Recognition: Advocating for mutual recognition of travel insurance licensing across provinces and territories to eliminate trade barriers, reduce regulatory duplication, and improve consumer access to licensed travel insurance professionals.
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Policies or Program, Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
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Tourism, Transportation
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Passenger Experience Enhancement: Advocating for improved passenger experience standards across all modes of transportation, including accessibility improvements, enhanced customer service protocols, and streamlined travel processes, and expanded trusted traveller program.
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Regulation
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Consumer Issues, Federal-Provincial Relations, Small Business, Tourism
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Recognition of Travel Industry Regulations: Recognition of consumer protection for travellers from the current regulated provinces of B.C., Ontario and Quebec, to non-regulated provinces and territories
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Regulation
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Employment and Training, Taxation and Finance
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Small Business Support: Advocating for small-business-friendly policies that support recovery efforts, including assistance with COVID-era loan repayments (CEBA, RRRF) and access to forgivable portions of government loans
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Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
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Tourism, Transportation
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Visas and Passport Requirements: Pertaining to the cost of visas to enter various countries and ease of transportation and documentary requirements
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Policies or Program
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Employment and Training
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Workforce Development and Training: National workforce development initiatives to support the growth of the travel and tourism industry through professional development programs, certification standards, and training accessibility
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Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
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I am a person with a disability as well as an Accessible Travel Agent. I advocate on the behalf of myself and travellers of all abilities concerning travel around the world. I communicate daily with suppliers within the travel industry including but not limited to hotels, resorts, & airlines when it comes to removing barriers for travellers.
Tanya Rabe, Accessible Travel Consultant
Address:
1003-55 York St
Toronto, ON M5J 1R7
Canada
Telephone number:
647-620-1840