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.ASSOCIATION NEWS
Update from the OMCA President
OMCA
The Association continues to monitor the government’s response to the new Omicron variant. With a great deal of confusion, Canada has reintroduced border measures. At the same time, the government will now allow Canadians returning from short trips to fill in their Arrive Can App information at the border. However, we encourage all members to ensure this information is provided in advance of crossing. We continue to monitor the governments response to this virus and will continue to advocate for a safe reopening.
Bill C-2, which includes the two wage and rent subsidy programs, is now before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance. We are advocating for a quick passing of C2 to get support for our members. I’ve been please to see MPs standing in the House of Commons to highlight the importance of this bill for motor coach and tour businesses. Thank you to everyone who have been able to support our association through your membership renewals and supporting our events. This financial contribution allows our association to support our government advocacy work.
Please connect with us on the Association’s social channels, as we continue to provide timely information and connect with MPs and MPPs.
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.INDUSTRY NEWS
Ontario Government further extends paid IDEL and deemed IDEL provisions
Miller Thomson LLP
On December 7, 2021, the Ontario Government announced the extension of the Ontario COVID-19 Worker Income Protection Benefit Program (“WIPB”) through to July 31, 2022. This program requires employers to provide employees with up to three days of paid infectious disease emergency leave (“IDEL”) for reasons related to COVID-19.
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TICO updated registrant reinstatement policy
Travel Industry Today
TICO recognizes the difficulty that many registrants have faced resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Prolonged industry downturn has led to great financial strain and uncertainty. While some registrants were forced to make the difficult decision to voluntarily terminate or allow their registration to expire, TICO is pleased to share that effective December 6, 2021, the Registrant Reinstatement Policy has been updated to encourage registrants considering reinstatement to do so without additional fees.
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COVID-19 guidance for travellers
Destination Canada
Destination Canada is committed to providing accurate resources and information for travellers in and to Canada. We have curated reputable links to sites about COVID-19 below, so you can easily access the resources you need to make informed travel decisions.
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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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Finance committee tackles fraud prevention during Bill C-2 review
iPolitics
Preventing the abuse of proposed pandemic benefits dominated discussions on the second day of an all-party committee reviewing the federal government’s new pandemic-aid bill.
Bill C-2, an Act to provide further support in response to COVID-19, is currently under review and could undergo changes before it heads back to the House and Senate for final approval.
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Canada Border Services clarifies arrival rules at land border
101.1 More FM
In an email, CBSA Media Relations spokesperson Isabelle Vigneault says "the Canada Border Services Agency would like to reiterate that the use of ArriveCAN has been mandatory for land travellers since February 2021 and for air travellers since November 2020. This has not changed with the adjustment of testing requirements for short trips."
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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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Advocate: Businesses may soon actively lower revenues to meet Ottawa's subsidy threshold
CTV News
The CEO of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) says the threshold to receive the government’s new wage and rent subsidies is too high and could force some businesses to consider decreasing their revenues to meet the eligibility criteria.
Dan Kelly said he’s lobbying politicians, currently studying the Liberal’s new pandemic aid bill at the finance committee, to lower the bar to access the benefits and make support commensurate to revenue loss.
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Unprecedented job vacancies in tourism
Tourism HR Canada
Statistics Canada has just released its job vacancy rates data for the month of September. The number of vacancies in the accommodation and food services industry was truly unprecedented.
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