Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie

Minister Joly highlights the economic potential of tourism for the middle class

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Monday, December 10, 2018
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Unlocking the potential of the thriving global tourism industry could create 180,000 new jobs that would support the Government of Canada's plan to grow the middle class.

Key Points: 
  • Unlocking the potential of the thriving global tourism industry could create 180,000 new jobs that would support the Government of Canada's plan to grow the middle class.
  • That was the message delivered today by the Honourable Mlanie Joly, Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie,at the Economic Club of Canada in Toronto.
  • Minister Joly was accompanied by Dominic Barton, Global Managing Partner Emeritus of McKinsey & Company .
  • The report provides a competiveness assessment of Canada's tourism sector and identifies the challenges, including structural barriers, that must be addressed before the industry can realize its full potential.

Minister Joly Speaks at the Assemblée de la francophonie de l'Ontario's Annual Conference

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Friday, October 26, 2018
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Today, the Honourable Mlanie Joly, Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and la Francophonie, explained the Government of Canada's support for official language minority communities across Canada at the Assemble de la francophonie de l'Ontario's annual conference.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Honourable Mlanie Joly, Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and la Francophonie, explained the Government of Canada's support for official language minority communities across Canada at the Assemble de la francophonie de l'Ontario's annual conference.
  • In her remarks, Minister Joly highlighted the Action Plan for Official Languages 20182023: Investing in Our Future, which was announced earlier this year.
  • The Assemble de la francophonie de l'Ontario (AFO) is the political voice of Francophone communities across Ontario.
  • The AFO's annual conference brings together between 300-400 Francophone community leaders from across Ontario.

Government of Canada proposes amendments to Official Languages Regulations

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Thursday, October 25, 2018
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Today, the Honourable Scott Brison, President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Digital Government, alongside Mlanie Joly, Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie, put forward amendments to the Official Languages Regulations that will ensure federal services are delivered to Canadians in the official language of their choice.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Honourable Scott Brison, President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Digital Government, alongside Mlanie Joly, Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie, put forward amendments to the Official Languages Regulations that will ensure federal services are delivered to Canadians in the official language of their choice.
  • These amendments address a number of key areas identified during extensive consultations with stakeholders across the country, including official language minority communities and the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages.
  • The Government of Canada is committed to promoting and protecting official languages within Canada's public service and across the country, and these regulations are an important next step.
  • "Canadians have been clear: the Official Languages Regulations must support the vitality of our minority language communities.

Tourism ministers commit to building on momentum of fast-growing sector

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Tuesday, October 16, 2018
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Today, the Honourable Mlanie Joly, Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie, and the Honourable Ricardo Miranda, Alberta Minister of Culture and Tourismco-chairs of this year's Canadian Council of Tourism Ministers (CCTM)concluded a productive meeting of Canada's tourism ministers in Calgary.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Honourable Mlanie Joly, Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie, and the Honourable Ricardo Miranda, Alberta Minister of Culture and Tourismco-chairs of this year's Canadian Council of Tourism Ministers (CCTM)concluded a productive meeting of Canada's tourism ministers in Calgary.
  • At the meeting, the ministers discussed the economic importance of the tourism sector and the good jobs that it creates right across the country.
  • In addition, the ministers heard from representatives of Tourism Industry Association of Canada and Destination Canada.
  • The ministers also agreed to build on the momentum of the 2018 Canada-China Year of Tourism .

Statement by Minister Joly about small businesses in the Canadian tourism sector

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Monday, October 15, 2018
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OTTAWA, Oct. 15, 2018 /CNW/ -To mark Small Business Week, the Honourable Mlanie Joly, Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie, made the following statement:

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  • OTTAWA, Oct. 15, 2018 /CNW/ -To mark Small Business Week, the Honourable Mlanie Joly, Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie, made the following statement:
    "The Canadian tourism sector includes more than 206,000 businesses, and 99% of them are small and medium-sized.
  • Tourism businesses represent 5% of all businesses in Canada.
  • This fast-growing sector provides economic benefits for small businesses in communities from coast to coast to coast.
  • "The Government of Canada believes that supporting small businesses is crucial for the Canadian economy.

Minister Joly in British Columbia to talk tourism and middle-class jobs

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Monday, August 20, 2018
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OTTAWA, Aug. 20, 2018 /CNW/ -Tourism brings prosperity and good middle-class jobs to communities in British Columbia and across Canada.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, Aug. 20, 2018 /CNW/ -Tourism brings prosperity and good middle-class jobs to communities in British Columbia and across Canada.
  • The Honourable Mlanie Joly, Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie, today began a visit to British Columbia to meet with stakeholders and discuss the government's vision for tourism.
  • She highlighted the importance of working with Indigenous communities and the huge opportunities presented by the 2018 Canada-China Year of Tourism.
  • In communities across British Columbia and Canada, tourism provides good jobs for the middle class and opportunities for economic growth that cannot go unrecognized.

Four new Canadian Signature Experiences inspire travellers

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Wednesday, August 15, 2018
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The Canadian Signature Experiences are a curated collection of over 200 extraordinary and authentically Canadian travel experiences.

Key Points: 
  • The Canadian Signature Experiences are a curated collection of over 200 extraordinary and authentically Canadian travel experiences.
  • "The Canadian Signature Experiences are a fantastic way to inspire travellers to experience more of Canada" says the Honourable Mlanie Joly , Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie.
  • "I'd like to welcome the four new experiences to the Canadian Signature Experiences.
  • Brand Canada Library for rights-ready, free-to-use images and videos (including of the new Canadian Signature Experiences).

The Prime Minister announces changes in the senior ranks of the Public Service

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Friday, August 10, 2018
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OTTAWA, Aug. 10, 2018 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following changes in the senior ranks of the Public Service:

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  • OTTAWA, Aug. 10, 2018 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following changes in the senior ranks of the Public Service:
    Guylaine Roy , currently Associate Deputy Minister of Canadian Heritage, becomes Deputy Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie, effective August 13, 2018.
  • Janet King , currently President of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, becomes Associate Deputy Minister of Public Services and Procurement, effective August 13, 2018.
  • In this role, Dr. King will be responsible for federal science infrastructure.