Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia
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Advocating on behalf of the tourism and hospitality sector for measures to address liquidity and other challenges as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. Advocating to introduce, modify or eliminate regulations and/or legislation related to issues such as crown tenures/land use, taxation, sharing economy, sport fishing, destination development, investment.
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Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly, Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation, Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Emergency Preparedness
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Discussion and possible solutions on the MRDT collection issue in Fernie where the DMO revenues have been impacted by long-term hotel stays (i.e. beyond 27 days) by construction workers whereby the tax is not collected and remitted due to existing legislation; follow-up on the issue regarding no advanced camping reservations for commercial operators; FYI on impending support letter re: 2030 Olympic bid; FYI - background provided on impending advocacy vis-a-vis logging of old growth forests.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Forestry
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Discussion and recommendations on MRDT-related issues including provisions that allow for compensation to CDMOs whose MRDT revenues are affected by long-term hotel tenants working on projects such as the pipeline; discussion on various TIABC policies and recommendations re: plastics, camping reservations, major events, MRDT.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Transportation
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Discussion and update on multiple topics including: Value of Tourism Project that creates a new narrative for the sector; policies being developed by TIABC on open net fish farms and old growth logging; TIABC's pending submission to help inform BC's economic strategy; TIABC's position on paid sick leave; status of the adventure tourism policy and the need for a champion within government to advocate for changes; status of Step 4 of BC's restart plan and TIABC's position on vaccine passports (cards).
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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COVID-19
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Discussion of impending motor coach network plan; information provided by TIABC on two surveys - RMI & MRDT to gauge need by DMOs/communities; guidance on letter re: Olympic bid; info provided on letter to Premier Eby; discussion on inventory of tourism assets that need upgrading; discussion on meetings & events contribution agreement status; discussion on outstanding policies - camping reservations, short-term vacation rentals.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Taxation and Finance
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Discussion on BC Parks camping reservation system and a request by commercial operators for advance reservations to secure spots and market to out-of-province visitors which would allow these businesses to survive the COVID-19 pandemic. Discussion on progress of the Tourism Task Force; guidance requested on the meetings & events proposal to ease gathering restrictions; research needed by industry to identify gaps in government relief programs; adjustments required to the small & medium business grant program to allow more businesses to qualify.
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
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COVID-19
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Discussion on contents of TIABC's pre-budget 2022 federal submission; information provided on pending research project to collect data on tourism operator needs vis-a-vis liquidity; information provided on TIABC's proposed 'Value of Tourism' project, as well as pending economic strategy submission; status update on workforce strategy proposal submitted to province 3 weeks ago.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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COVID-19
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Discussion on marine border issue and provincial assistance required; update on development of adventure tourism policy and recommendations on next steps given the impending departure of MTACS ADM; status of $50 million available for tourism recovery and further input required; status of workforce submission for government support; fyi on tourism economic plan submission.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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COVID-19
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Discussion on the MRDT situation in Tofino & the need to protect this DMO revenue structure for its intended purpose; review of meeting on Discover BC; request to review Bridal Falls Gondola project status; request for funds to support tourism vis-a-vis emergency response; update on MTACS participation at BCT&H conference.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Tourism
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Discussion on the slow regulatory process to approve development projects such as the Bridal Falls Gondola, and what more can be done to move this project forward without unnecessary delay; introduction of a new contact tracing app that could help the Province with tracking outbreaks related to various business sectors.
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation, Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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COVID-19
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Financial relief for tourism and hospitality businesses impacted by the pandemic; adjustments required to current government relief programs to allow more businesses to qualify; plans to re-start the visitor economy via rapid-testing, vaccines, border mobility; proposal to ease gathering restrictions for meetings & events; Tourism Task Force recommendations; changes required to regulations to help the hospitality sector (e.g. wholesale pricing for liquor)
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity, Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation, Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly
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COVID-19, Consumer Issues, Emergency Preparedness, Finances and Budgets, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Labour/Labour Relations, Liquor Control/Alcohol, Municipal Affairs, Small Business, Tourism, Transportation
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Letter to Premier on the introduction of BC's Restart Plan and the core elements that benefit the tourism industry. The letter also called for additional support necessary to support businesses that continue to be affected by travel restrictions.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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COVID-19
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Request for assistance to resolve an issue in the Kootenays that pits the tourism industry vs. a forest company; request to set up a roundtable between commercial tourism operators and BC Parks; request to look into the delay by a fellow ministry of a major tourism project in the Fraser Valley.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Forestry
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Request for Minister & DM to meet with proponents of a proposed new tourism attraction; request for province to lobby federal government to eliminate PCR tests for fully vaccinated travellers; follow-up on recommendations for $50 million in tourism recovery and relief.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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COVID-19
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Request to advance Highway Signage policy within Ministry of Transportation; discussion on Finance Committee priorities; request to host roundtable with BC Parks on issue with commercial operators and campsites; briefing on issues with Consumer Protection BC
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Emergency Preparedness
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Request to coordinate a roundtable with commercial tourism operators and BC Parks to discuss campground reservation issues and BCP policies; request for ministry to look into the extended delay by a fellow ministry for approval of a major tourism project in Fraser Valley.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Tourism
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Request to help solve MRDT issues in both Fernie & Tofino; request to work together to resolve issues on group campsite bookings for commercial operators; information provided on TIABC's impending policies on major sporting events and provincial highway signage; information provided on upcoming Tourism Week activities to involve Minister & Premier.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Transportation
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Submission of draft concept paper on the prospect of developing a new film and television museum as an attraction for the Metro Vancouver region. No government funds were requested, but feedback on the proposal was encouraged.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Sports and Recreation
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Submission of TIABC's new policy on major events to attract tourism to British Columbia.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Sports and Recreation
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TIABC provided background on the efficacy of the Municipal & Regional District Tax and why it's important to keep the tax for tourism marketing, projects and programs. TIABC appealed to the Ministry to reject the District of Tofino's impending proposal to use MRDT funds for a wastewater treatment plant, and to retain the structure of the tax for its original intended purpose.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Tourism
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