Prince Edward Island Tourism will benefit from investments to modernize tourism offerings to help attract more visitors to the region
News release
The Government of Canada continues to support the tourism sector for a strong recovery and future growth.
December 1, 2022 · Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island · Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Canada has much to offer visitors: breathtaking landscapes and wide-open spaces, diverse and inclusive experiences, and welcoming people from coast to coast to coast who provide outstanding service. Combined with a strong focus on health and safety and high vaccination against COVID-19, Canada is among the most alluring and smartest destination choices.
The pandemic has had an undeniable impact on Canada’s tourism sector. The Government of Canada continues to help tourism businesses recover and position the industry for strong future growth.
Today, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, announced total investments of $327,308 for four projects through the Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) on Prince Edward Island. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for ACOA.
For the full list of projects, please see backgrounder.
Launched in July 2021, the TRF was created to help organizations and businesses in the tourism sector adapt their operations to meet public health requirements, offer innovative products and services to visitors and prepare to welcome back travellers. Canada’s regional development agencies are delivering $485 million in TRF support.
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“As we recover from the pandemic, we are focused on being there for the tourism sector. With the support announced today, tourism businesses and organizations across Prince Edward Island will be able to prepare for the future. This is an important step in the recovery effort as visitors rediscover the world-class tourism experiences Atlantic Canada has to offer.”
- The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for ACOA
“Supporting businesses as they navigate these challenging times is a top priority for our government. While the tourism sector continues to face particular obstacles, including the recent devastation from Hurricane Fiona, the Tourism Relief Fund is helping operators address labour shortages and access capital to provide well-paid jobs, innovate their products and grow their businesses. Prince Edward Islanders know how important the tourism sector is to economic growth, and are key partners as we build an economy that works for everyone.”
- The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance
Quick facts
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The Tourism Relief Fund is a $500-million national program to support the tourism sector in Canada, including $485 million for regional priorities administered by Canada’s regional development agencies and $15 million for national priorities administered by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada.
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A minimum of $50 million of the fund’s budget has been earmarked for Indigenous tourism projects. Indigenous communities that rely heavily on tourism have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic.
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$48.5 million from the Tourism Relief Fund has been allocated to the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency to administer in the Atlantic region.
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Marianne Blondin
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Official Languages and of the
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Marianne.Blondin@acoa-apeca.gc.ca
Mike Critchley
Senior Communications Advisor
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Michael.Critchley@acoa-apeca.gc.ca
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