Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie

Parliamentary Secretary Lockhart meets with representatives of local tourism businesses to discuss how the new Federal Tourism Growth Strategy will support economic growth in Nova Scotia

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Thursday, May 23, 2019
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HALIFAX, May 23, 2019 /CNW/ -Nova Scotia's tourism sector continues to grow, particularly in smaller centres where tourism is an economic driver.

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  • HALIFAX, May 23, 2019 /CNW/ -Nova Scotia's tourism sector continues to grow, particularly in smaller centres where tourism is an economic driver.
  • Helping innovative tourism businesses grow and enter new markets is critical to fuelling Atlantic Canada's economy and creating more well-paying jobs in the region.
  • That's whyAlaina Lockhart, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie, visited Halifax, Nova Scotia, to discuss Creating Middle Class Jobs: A Federal Tourism Growth Strategy with local tourism stakeholders.
  • Alaina Lockhart, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie
    Tourism represents more than 2% of Canada's gross domestic product.

Parliamentary Secretary Lockhart meets with local business representatives to discuss how the new Federal Tourism Growth Strategy will support economic growth in Newfoundland and Labrador

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Wednesday, May 22, 2019
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That's why Alaina Lockhart, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie, today met with stakeholders from local tourism businesses to discuss how Creating Middle Class Jobs: A Federal Tourism Growth Strategy will bolster tourism infrastructure and diversify tourist experiences across the country.

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  • That's why Alaina Lockhart, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie, today met with stakeholders from local tourism businesses to discuss how Creating Middle Class Jobs: A Federal Tourism Growth Strategy will bolster tourism infrastructure and diversify tourist experiences across the country.
  • Ms. Lockhart highlighted how the Strategy will empower communities of all sizes through short- and long-term measures.
  • The Federal Tourism Growth Strategy will give stakeholders across the country what they need to stimulate tourism and support Canadian tourism operators and employees alike."
  • Alaina Lockhart, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie
    "This new strategy is great news for Newfoundland and Labrador.

Minister Joly announces investment in women-led companies in Victoria

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Monday, May 13, 2019
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Today, the Honourable Mlanie Joly, Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie, joined local women entrepreneurs and business leaders to celebrate women's entrepreneurship in Canada and share how the federal government is helping women succeed.

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  • Today, the Honourable Mlanie Joly, Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie, joined local women entrepreneurs and business leaders to celebrate women's entrepreneurship in Canada and share how the federal government is helping women succeed.
  • Minister Joly, on behalf of the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business and Export Promotion, announced a $286,000 investment in three women-owned or -led companies in the Victoria area through the Women Entrepreneurship Fund .
  • The successful recipients are receiving an investment of up to $100,000 that will help them innovate, grow, and access new markets.
  • "Our government believes that women's economic empowerment is not just the right thing to do; it's good for the bottom line.

Canada-Wide Meetings on the Official Languages Act: Forum on Official Languages and Canada's Place in the World

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Monday, April 15, 2019
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The Honourable Mlanie Joly, Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie, participated in a forum on official languages in Sherbrooke

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  • The Honourable Mlanie Joly, Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie, participated in a forum on official languages in Sherbrooke
    OTTAWA, April 15, 2019 /CNW/ - Our official languages are a tremendous asset for Canada.
  • As part of a Canada-wide tour, the Honourable Mlanie Joly, Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie, was in Sherbrooke today to take part in a forum on official languages and Canada's place in the world.
  • I am grateful to everyone who joined the conversation in Sherbrooke on official languages and Canada's place in the world."
  • In June 2018, the Government of Canada announced its intention to modernize the Official Languages Act.

Canada-Wide Meetings on the Official Languages Act: Forum on Federal Institutions that Embody Official Languages

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Monday, March 18, 2019
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The Honourable Mlanie Joly, Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie, participated in a forum on official languages in Ottawa

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  • The Honourable Mlanie Joly, Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie, participated in a forum on official languages in Ottawa
    OTTAWA, March 18, 2019 /CNW/ -Our official languages are a tremendous asset for Canada.
  • As part of a Canada-wide tour, the Honourable Mlanie Joly, Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie, was in Ottawa today to take part in a forum on federal institutions that embody official languages.
  • I am grateful to everyone who joined the conversation in Ottawa on federal institutions that embody official languages."
  • In June 2018, the Government of Canada announced its intention to modernize the Official Languages Act.

Quebec winter tourism attraction contributes to economic diversity in Gaspésie

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Saturday, February 23, 2019
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Local sport enthusiasts and international tourists alike flock to Gaspsie every winter to enjoy this exclusive experience.

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  • Local sport enthusiasts and international tourists alike flock to Gaspsie every winter to enjoy this exclusive experience.
  • That's why the Honourable Mlanie Joly, Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie, was pleased to visit Traverses de la Gaspsie where she met with organizers, addressed participants and discussed how winter tourism creates good jobs to support middle-class families.
  • "Traverses de la Gaspsie offers a unique tourism experience that showcases the best Gaspsie has to offer: a spectacular landscape, world-class winter adventures and unrivalled culinary experiences.
  • Tourism supports 355,100 jobs and 32,000 businesses in Quebec, according to the Alliance de l'industrie touristique du Qubec.

A record breaking year for Canada's tourism sector

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Thursday, February 21, 2019
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"The results released today once again demonstrate that tourism is a key part of the Canadian economy," said the Honourable Mlanie Joly , Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie.

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  • "The results released today once again demonstrate that tourism is a key part of the Canadian economy," said the Honourable Mlanie Joly , Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie.
  • "Canada's tourism sector creates good jobs and supports middle-class families in every region of the country.
  • 2018 was the best year for Canadian tourism on record, with arrivals reaching 21.13 million, breaking the 21 million mark for the first time ever.
  • A record breaking performance in December brought 2018 US arrivals to 14.44 million, the highest level recorded since 2004.

Minister Joly continues her cross-country listening tour in Quebec

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Saturday, January 26, 2019
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RIMOUSKI, QC, Jan. 26, 2019 /CNW/ -The Honourable Mlanie Joly, Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie, was pleased to hear from front-line tourism sector experts in Quebec as she continued her cross-country listening tour.

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  • RIMOUSKI, QC, Jan. 26, 2019 /CNW/ -The Honourable Mlanie Joly, Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie, was pleased to hear from front-line tourism sector experts in Quebec as she continued her cross-country listening tour.
  • The Minister hosted tourism roundtables in Belil and Cookshire-Eaton, where she gained valuable insight from key tourism stakeholders.
  • At the beginning of her listening tour, Minister Joly announced the creation of the Advisory Council on Jobs and the Visitor Economy .
  • Minister Joly will be continuing her listening tour in the coming months.

Minister Joly tells Quebec's dynamic tourism sector to prepare for even more growth

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Tuesday, December 11, 2018
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Tourism operators and innovators in Montral and throughout Quebec have played a major role in that success.

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  • Tourism operators and innovators in Montral and throughout Quebec have played a major role in that success.
  • That was the message delivered today to the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montral by the Honourable Mlanie Joly, Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie.
  • A successful new approach to tourism could boost the number of visitors coming to Canada to 47million by 2030.
  • Tourism supports 376,000 jobs and 32,000 businesses in Quebec, according to the Alliance de l'industrie touristique du Qubec.

Media Advisory - Minister Joly to speak to the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal about the potential of tourism in Canada and jobs for middle-class families

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Monday, December 10, 2018
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MONTRAL, Dec. 10, 2018 /CNW/ -The Honourable Mlanie Joly, Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie, will be speaking to the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal about the economic potential of tourism in Canada and how the sector creates good jobs for middle-class families, as well as about Canada's upcoming federal tourism strategy.

Key Points: 
  • MONTRAL, Dec. 10, 2018 /CNW/ -The Honourable Mlanie Joly, Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie, will be speaking to the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal about the economic potential of tourism in Canada and how the sector creates good jobs for middle-class families, as well as about Canada's upcoming federal tourism strategy.
  • Along with Raymond Bachand, Liza Frulla and Claudine Roy, Minister Joly will be discussing the recently published report, Unlocking the Potential of Canada's Visitor Economy.
  • This lunchtime discussion is hosted by the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal, whose mission is to act as the voice of Montral's business community and to promote the prosperity of the city and its businesses.