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Over $8.3 million in funding to support one of the sectors most impacted by COVID-19 health and safety restrictions
VANCOUVER, BC, May 27, 2021 /CNW/ - Tourism in British Columbia has been among the sectors hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic due to the unique challenges presented by shutdowns and travel restrictions. Prior to the pandemic, tourism was a significant contributor to BC s economy with 161,500 jobs at 19,300 businesses, which generated $20.5 billion in revenue and directly contributed $8.3 billion to provincial GDP in 2018. BC has the greatest number of tourism-dependent communities of any province in Canada. From the outset, the Government of Canada has recognized the importance of tourism to British Columbia and has taken action to help the sector survive the pandemic and position it for success when safety restrictions are lifted and tourism operators are able to once again welcome visitors from home and abroad.
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Over $8.4 million in funding to support one of the sectors hardest hit by COVID-19 health and safety restrictions
EDMONTON, AB, May 27, 2021 /CNW/ - Tourism has been among the sectors hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic due to the unique challenges presented by shutdowns and travel restrictions. Across Western Canada, tourism generates $13.6 billion in economic activity and supports 230,600 jobs, employing a higher proportion of women, youth, and Indigenous people than most other industries. From the outset, the Government of Canada has taken action to help tourism businesses and others survive the pandemic and position them for success when safety restrictions are lifted and the economy recovers.
Action Plan for Official Languages
MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 27, 2021 /CNW/ - Our two official languages are an integral part of our national identity. For Canadians living in official-language minority communities, ensuring the survival and vitality of their language and culture is a daily act of resilience. The Government of Canada supports these communities by investing in local organizations that provide tools and opportunities to help their members learn, retain, and celebrate their language.
Marie-France Lalonde, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (FedDev Ontario and Official Languages), confirmed today that the Government of Canada invested $1.6 million in 2020–2021 program funding to 30 organizations in Southern Ontario. All organizations received at minimum a 20 percent increase since 2018. There were also 4 new organizations funded. Ms. Lalonde made this announcement on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of E
/CNW/ - Linguistic duality is at the heart of our society s identity and diversity. The Government of Canada continues to lead by example in promoting a.
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OTTAWA, ON, May 23, 2021 /CNW/ - The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, made the following statement marking Tourism Week in Canada: Today is the beginning of Tourism Week in Canada. While in previous years, it was an opportunity to celebrate the sector s many successes, it now caps a particularly difficult period. While we cannot downplay the toll the pandemic has taken on the sector, there are still important opportunities for businesses. When it is safe to travel, Canada s tourism sector will once again thrive, showcasing the country s natural beauty and the diversity of its people.