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.
May 2021
AdvocacyTIABC Submission to the Government of Canada on CEWS and CRHP
Extension and Proposed Changes to the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) and the Introduction of the Canada Recovery Hiring Prog...
May 2021
AdvocacyMinister of Small Business, Export Promotion & Int’l Trade Responds to HASCAP Inquiry
I am pleased to respond to your correspondence of March 26, 2021, which was co‑addressed to the Honourable Chrystia Freeland and...
May 2021
AdvocacyRequest to Collaborate on a Restart Plan for the Tourism Industry
Thank you for your letter of April 6, 2021, regarding your request to collaborate with Government on creating a restart plan for t...
May 2021
AdvocacyTIABC letter to Prime Minister and Minister Joly with a request a collaborate on a restart plan for ...
On behalf of the members and stakeholders of the Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia (TIABC), thank you for the work ...
April 2021
AdvocacyTIABC writes to the City of Abbotsford to encourage the City to retain TRADEX as an event venue
On behalf of the Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia (TIABC), I am writing to implore the City of Abbotsford to retai...
April 2021
AdvocacyTIABC and the BCHA write to the Premier with a request a collaborate on a restart plan for the touri...
We understand that you and your Cabinet need to prioritize the health and safety of British Columbians as the pandemic continues, ...
March 2021
AdvocacyRe: Proposal for the BC Tourism Recovery Investment Program (BC TRIP) to provide support to BC's Lar...
Thank you for your letter of February 22, 2021, addressed to the Honourable Selina Robinson, Minister of Finance; the Honourable R...
March 2021
AdvocacyCruise Lines International Association (New West & Canada) thank you to TIABC
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your recent letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau outlining the importan...
February 2021
AdvocacyTIABC wrote to Prime Minister Trudeau about cancellation of cruise season
By way of introduction, the Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia (TIABC) advocates for the interests of its members wh...
February 2021
AdvocacyOutdoor Recreation Council of BC request increase to BC Parks budget
BC’s provincial parks protect internationally significant ecological and cultural values and foster experiences to connect with ...
January 2021
AdvocacyTIABC support letter re: Abbotsford International Airshow proposal for a "drive-in" event
As the voice of tourism for British Columbia, we are writing to express our support for a modified, safe, COVID-friendly Abbotsfor...
January 2021
AdvocacyTIABC Formally Outlines Recommendations After Meeting with Premier Horgan & Minister Mark
On behalf of the Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia, thank you for meeting with us earlier this week to discuss the ...