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The Honourable Rob Moore — Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism)

Minister of State Biography
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- Small Business
- Tourism

Canada's Tourism Industry

The Canadian tourism industry generated revenues of approximately $66.9 billion in 2006, providing over $27.7 billion of value added (2.07 percent of gross domestic product) to the Canadian economy. Tourism in Canada provides breathtaking experiences in a natural and pristine environment, highlights provincial/territorial and multicultural diversity, and offers unique Aboriginal tourism products and experiences. Canada is a world-class destination with upcoming major domestic and international events such as the 400th anniversary of the founding of Quebec in 2008 and the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in British Columbia.

Government of Canada Tourism Initiatives

The Canadian government is committed to promoting Canada as a choice tourist destination and has launched several initiatives in support of Canada's tourism industry. To find out more about these initiatives, click on the links below:

Aboriginal Tourism Canada
Canada.travel
Canadian Tourism Commission
Foreign Convention and Tour Incentive Program (Canada Revenue Agency)
National Tourism Strategy (Industry Canada)
Tourism (Industry Canada)
Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (Canada Border Services Agency)

Canadian Tourism Organizations and Associations

A number of not-for-profit associations and other organizations with national offices based in Canada provide tourists and tour operators with valuable information on the tourism industry in Canada. To find out more about the information available, take a look at the following links: