Florence – As a vast and diverse industry, tourism is an important economic driver and a means for people across the globe to make connections. The tourism ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) met to highlight the sector’s economic, social and cultural importance. The delegates gathered in Florence, Italy, to explore collaborative approaches to shape the future of the …
Thompson Okanagan communities get funds for memorable outdoor experiences, support tourism
Kelowna – British Columbia is home to breathtaking natural attractions and outdoor recreation experiences that bring the world to our doorstep. Tourism is important to Canada’s economy and creates good jobs in communities, from major city centres to rural and remote areas, to Indigenous communities. In the Thompson Okanagan, tourism business owners, operators and entrepreneurs have ambitious plans and PacifiCan …
Canada supports new comedy festival in Montréal in July
MONTRÉAL – Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, and Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, announced the Government of Canada’s commitment to support a unique edition of “ComediHa! salue Montréal!” taking place from July 18 to 28, 2024, in the Quartier des spectacles. Montréal is …
Canada celebrates National Tourism Week 2024
Ottawa – Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, made the following statement to mark National Tourism Week 2024: “On behalf of the Government of Canada, I want to wish all Canadians a happy National Tourism Week! Canada is a tourism superpower. We have majestic mountains, …
Providing financial support to 2023 N. American Indigenous Games in Kjipuktuk
SIPEKNE’KATIK FIRST NATION – Sport has the remarkable power to bring people together. It rallies and unites us behind our athletes and teams, fosters greater inclusion, and helps build strong communities. It also teaches our youth skills and habits that will serve them for life. The North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) embodies these benefits for Indigenous youth. Today, Jaime Battiste, …
Canoe Kayak Canada is national recipient of Community Sport for All Initiative
GATINEAU – The Government of Canada is committed to building stronger and healthier communities across the country. Sport plays an important role in building self-esteem and leadership skills, while allowing Canadians to thrive physically, emotionally and socially. Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, announced today that …