Visit Statistics Canada to find important data about travel and tourism in Canada and read the SME Profile: Tourism Industries in Canada, 2020 report to gain insight on small and medium-sized enterprises in the sector.
The new Federal Tourism Growth Strategy
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada launched a new Federal Tourism Growth Strategy, which sets a course for growth, investment and stability.
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Supports and resources for businesses in the tourism sector
Learn more about supports and resources available to help businesses in the tourism sector improve their products and services to welcome Canadian and international visitors.
Don’t know where to start? Canada’s regional development agencies (RDA) work closely with businesses in their regions to fuel economic growth. Visit your RDA’s web page to find out more about targeted advice and support available. Or fill in an online form to find the right programs and services through the Business Benefits Finder. Indigenous organizations and businesses can now also use the new Indigenous Business Navigator as a single point of contact that connects them to services and programs from different Government of Canada departments.
Spotlight on Canadian tourism
Canadian tourism businesses showcasing all that our country has to offer
Photo location: Saskatchewan
Rural and remote tourism
Canadians living in rural and remote areas can unlock the economic potential of tourism to drive growth and job creation in their communities. Now, more than ever, Canada has what the world wants: wide-open spaces, rugged coastlines and unspoiled wilderness. And Canadian tourism businesses are looking to make the most of it. Learn more about the Government of Canada’s efforts to support Canadians living and working in rural communities.
Photo location: Quebec
2SLGBTQI+ tourism
Canada is consistently named a top destination for 2SLGBTQI+ travellers, thanks to shared values of diversity, equity, inclusion and personal security. Canadian tourism businesses, get inspired and see how Canadian destinations are welcoming this important community.
Destination Canada: Guide for small businesses
Photo location: CanadaTourism employment
Considering a career in tourism? The Canadian tourism sector is uniquely inclusive, providing opportunities for economic growth and employment in regions across Canada, including to under-represented groups, such as racialized and 2SLGBTQI+ individuals, youth, women, people with disabilities, new Canadians and Indigenous communities. There is a lot of room for growth and opportunities to shape the future of tourism in Canada.
Visit the Tourism HR Canada website to learn more.
Photo location: Whistler, British ColumbiaMinister
The Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada
Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency for the Regions of Quebec
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