Canadian COVID-19 Update | Tuesday, May 5
May 6, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
TIAC’s Advocacy Update TIAC’s President & CEO participated in a regular phone call with the Associate Deputy Minister of ISED where she raised a number of issues: A push for more details of industry specific aid and recovery funding for the tourism sector following two consecutive daily announcements by the Prime Minister that tourism sector […]
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COVID-19 Update | Tuesday, May 5
May 5, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
Congress COVID-19 Package Based on conversations with House staff today, Elevate continues to believe that House Democrats are working on legislative text that appears to be narrower than earlier reports that suggested including broader infrastructure/stimulus policies. It remains unclear in terms of timing as to when House Speaker Pelosi will release the bill but it […]
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COVID-19 Update | Monday, May 4 (PM)
May 4, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
Congress House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said today that he disagrees with Senate Majority Leader McConnell and House Speaker Pelosi and is in favor of rapid COVID-19 testing for the Capitol to prevent the spread of the virus in lieu of remaining out of session. As Elevate reported this morning, Majority Leader McConnell and Speaker […]
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Canadian COVID-19 Update | Monday, May 4
May 4, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
TIAC’s Advocacy Update TIAC’s President & CEO had phone calls with officials from the Minister of Finance’s office, as well as staff from the Minister of Small Business Export Promotion, and International Trade. The CEO emphasized the importance of support for the tourism sector now and into recovery as the first hit, the hardest impacted […]
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COVID-19 Update | Monday, May 4
May 4, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
Congress The Senate is returning to Capitol Hill today for the first time in more than five weeks. There will be a 5:30 pm confirmation vote on Robert J. Feitel to be Inspector General of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. While they are back, the Senate is expected to consider the nominations of Brian Miller to […]
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Canadian COVID-19 Update | Friday, May 1
May 1, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
TIAC’s Advocacy Update TIAC’s President & CEO participated in a bi-weekly call with the Associate Deputy Minister of ISED to continue discussions, among others, on policy gaps impacting the industry, including owner-operators and seasonal businesses, as well as the need for coordination for health and safety protocols during recovery. Today, TIAC is launching a survey […]
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COVID-19 Update | Friday, May 1
May 1, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
Congress Senate Majority Leader McConnell and House Minority Leader McCarthy indicated that they will not agree to any COVID-19 stimulus package that does not include protections for employers from lawsuits (liability protections). Speaker Pelosi and Leader Schumer are opposed. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Peter DeFazio (D-OR) is pressuring the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) […]
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Canadian COVID-19 Update | Thursday, April 30
April 30, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
TIAC’s Advocacy Work TIAC’s State of Tourism in Canada during COVID-19 Dashboard report prepared by TIAC partners Twenty31 has been featured by Skift’s Rafat Ali as an example of good data and visualization of what tourism growth might look like post COVID-19. In case you missed the report – you can check it out here. Statistics Canada released […]
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COVID-19 Update | Thursday, April 30
April 30, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
Congress Senate The Senate is still set to return Monday with a vote scheduled for Monday evening to confirm the Inspector General of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Senate Democrats have expressed concern about returning Monday without a focus on COVID-19 related legislation and oversight rather than judicial and executive nominees. Senators Chris Coons (D-DE) and […]
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COVID-19 Update | Wednesday, April 29
April 29, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
Congress The Senate is expected to return next week. Some members continue to have concerns about returning. This will be a process as they work through how to social distance, hold hearings and conduct markups. Many staff will continue to work remotely. The House will not be back next week, and a return date has […]
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