Advocacy
As the Voice of Tourism for British Columbia’s 19,300 businesses and 300,000+ employees, we present our list of advocacy activities on our efforts to date with the caveat that our job is far from over.
September 2025
AdvocacyTIABC Submit Recommendations to Federal Budget
TIABC has submitted recommendations to the Federal Budget, with a focus on recommendations to unlock private investment, protect j...
August 2025
AdvocacyTIABC Submission on Extended Leave Period
Last week, TIABC provided information and recommendations on the Ministry of Labour’s formal consultation process on the impleme...
August 2025
AdvocacyTIABC Urges Federal Gov't to Intervene Looming Airline Labour Dispute
In response to the looming airline labour dispute, TIABC has sent a letter to Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Transport ...
August 2025
AdvocacyTIABC Provide Submission to Premier's Task Force on Trade & Economic Security
British Columbia is in the midst of a pivotal economic moment. Slowing global growth, combined with impacts of U.S. tariffs on sof...
May 2025
AdvocacyLetter to Government Regarding Decision to Discontinue Emergency Preparedness Platform Pilot Program...
The Tourism Industry Association of BC (TIABC), the BC Hotel Association, BC Regional Tourism Secretariat (BCRTS), BC Destination ...
March 2025
AdvocacyTIABC Releases 2024 Advocacy Report Card
TIABC's annual Advocacy Report Card provides a synopsis of our advocacy activities and accomplishments. It also highlights some of...
March 2025
Advocacy"Without Reliable Ferry Service, Our Economy and Quality of Life Suffer"
Earlier this week, TIABC CEO Walt Judas and Bruce Williams, CEO, Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce collaborated on behalf of in...
November 2024
AdvocacyIndustry Leaders Respond to IRCC Policy Changes Impacting International Students and Newcomers
TIABC was one of the industry partners supporting the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) in a letter to Hon. Marc Mille...
November 2024
AdvocacyTIABC Responds to City of Mission's Decision to Shutter Tourism Mission
The Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia (TIABC) has responded to a recent announcement from the City of Mission, advi...
October 2024
AdvocacyTourism & Hospitality Sector Outlines Priorities for New Government
Leaders of British Columbia’s $18 billion+ tourism and hospitality industry say the next provincial government must address seve...
September 2024
AdvocacyTIABC Releases 2024 Election Toolkit
Just in time for the 2024 provincial election campaign, TIABC has produced a valuable toolkit for your use. The toolkit provides a...
August 2024
AdvocacyTIABC Responds to Proposed Marine Mammal Regulations
On behalf of our members that include several whale watching companies and the Pacific Whale Watch Association, TIABC submitted re...