Canadian Government Supports Quebec's Tourism Sector with $ 30 Million infusion
The announcement made this Tuesday will provide over $30 million in financial assistance to the provinces tourism sector. Photo: Manuel Fernandes Canadian Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, Mélanie Joly accompanied by Élisabeth Brière, Member of Parliament for Sherbrooke and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, announced this Tuesday over $30M in financial assistance for the provinces tourism sector. Quebec's tourism industry with its 1.8M employees is one of the sectors hit hardest by COVID-19, with impacts to last for several months. "The tourism sector and the 1.8 million people it employs across Canada have been hit hard by the slowdown caused by COVID-19, and we are here for you. We are working with businesses so they are ready to reopen and to help Canadian tourism to flourish once again. Our message to the sector is clear: we are here for you now with immediate measures, we are here for you as our economy reopens, and we will come through this together," said Joly in the official press release. Health measures, including restrictions such as the closing of borders and some regions, have led to major consequences and much uncertainty in the tourism industry. The industry will also have to deploy adaptation measures to comply with new health standards to welcome visitors in complete safety. Out Read the full article