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.ASSOCIATION NEWS
Only 12 seats left at Marketplace 3D!
OMCA
Live and in-person, with thorough health and safety measures in place, OMCA is hosting members on November 3rd in Toronto for sessions on The Road to Recovery for Group Travel, How Innovations Have Established the New Norm of Travel, What the Land Border Regulations Mean for Tourism Operators, and a new Era of Partnerships in the busing industry! Topped off with a casual social hour, this event is the perfect opportunity to reconnect with members and start to feel a smidge of normalcy after these difficult times. Find out more at bit.ly/OMCA3D.
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Update From the OMCA President
OMCA
It was welcome news last week that the US land border will be opening to full vaccinated Canadians for non-essential travel on November 8th. This includes those of us that received mixed vaccines and AstraZeneca. In January, the US will require all essential workers or all international visitors to be vaccinated. At this time, Canada has not announced a change in border policies. OMCA, alongside of many others, are now calling on the Government to provide a date or criteria for the removal of the testing requirements, as we know this is barrier for our members and your guests. It is also hampering the return of international business.
At the time of writing, we are still expect an announcement that the Ontario government will lift capacity limits on businesses. The announcement that allowed large arenas and venues to operate at 100% full capacity has added fuel to the fire. OMCA has been actively calling on the government to lift capacity limits and allow our members to operate without limitations. I anticipate that the government will most likely announce that the reopening of Ontario will happen in stages and will most likely occur towards the end of the month. OMCA wants this to happen much earlier than that for businesses with protocols in place. We are ready now and our members have demonstrated that we can keep our guests safe.
Thursday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland announced a further extension of the current wage subsidy, rent subsidy and lockdown support until November 20, 2021 and provided some details on two new wage and rent support programs that provide subsidies until May 2022. This is welcome news for hardest hit members and provides some assurance that subsidies will be extended beyond the current expiry dates without a gap in support. We are working hard to clarify under which program our Motor Coach members fit and are pushing hard for the Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program but feel that both the new Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program and the Hardest-Hit Business Recovery Program will benefit hard hit members through to the spring of 2022. I’d like to thank all members that participated in our campaigns for this support, and the recent announcement wouldn't be possible without the collective industry-wide efforts.
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.INDUSTRY NEWS
Traveller confidence on the rise as delta variant wanes
Travel Pulse
As the delta variant appears to have run its course, travellers are feeling more comfortable planning and taking vacations. According to the latest Longwoods International and Miles Partnership tracking study of American travellers, as cases have dropped, confidence is getting a boost.
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Plan an unforgettable trip to Brantford. Book Tourism Brantford’s complimentary Bus Welcome Program and receive a personalized step-on welcome and a gift bag that includes pre-packaged local treats for everyone on your bus, including the tour escort and driver.
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As some pandemic benefits expire, feds to spend $7.4 billion on new programs
CTV News
The federal government has announced a suite of changes to the popular income and business support programs put in place during the pandemic and set to expire on Saturday.
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland reminded Canadians on Thursday that the measures were always intended to be “temporary.”
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Small businesses warn of layoffs, closures without aid extension
BNN Bloomberg
Business groups in Canada are warning that ending federal pandemic-relief programs too soon could send shock waves through the economy. Cutting off wage and rent subsidies as planned on Saturday will force many businesses to reduce their hours, lay off staff or shut down for good, they say.
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Saskatchewan is one big, beautiful place. You will find something that most people could use a bit more of – peace and quiet. Wherever you travel in Saskatchewan, nature is never far away. Even at the centre of Saskatchewan’s major cities, Regina and Saskatoon, you are only minutes away from impressive landscapes and wide-open spaces.
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Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination in Canada: What are the new rules?
Mondaq
Canada has announced new, wide-ranging mandatory vaccine measures for air, marine and rail travellers, some federal public servants, and some federal employers. On 6 October 2021, the Canadian Federal Government announced much-anticipated, wide ranging new mandatory vaccine measures.
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Canada to receive 2.9 million doses of Pfizer's pediatric COVID-19 vaccine
CTV News
Canada will receive 2.9 million doses of Pfizer’s pediatric COVID-19 vaccine shortly after its approval by Health Canada for the five to 11 age group.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the deal between Pfizer and the federal government at a press conference with Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland on Thursday.
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