With Canada’s new parliament now reconvened after the federal election and throne speech Tuesday, ACTA has laid out its list of key priorities for the incoming federal government, which includes presenting the priorities of travel agencies and independent travel advisors.
The association says it will strategically engage all and “deepen relationships” with Members of Parliament with the aim of building bipartisan support for the retail travel industry and ensuring it’s voice is heard as the government sets its legislative agenda.
“Timing is critical as the retail travel sector continues its recovery and navigates the rapidly changing Canada-US relationship and threat of tariffs on the economy,” observes ACTA.
Priorities
ACTA’s priorities for the new parliament include:
- Securing ongoing recognition of the retail travel industry’s economic importance in government policy decisions
- Continue advocating for small-business-friendly policies that support recovery efforts, including mitigating challenges for companies dealing with COVID-era loan repayments
- Push for legislative and regulatory enhancements that strengthen traveller confidence
- Promote policies supporting women entrepreneurs
- Seek ongoing input opportunities on international travel policies affecting Canadian travellers
- Support for the retail travel industry as it navigates an increasingly complex Canada-US relationship, including the impacts of tariffs
ACTA adds that one of its top priorities will be to strengthen its position as the go-to resource for new MPs on travel-related issues and leverage existing relationships with veteran MPs, offering industry expertise to inform policy discussions and legislative decisions.
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