MONTRÉAL, April 21, 2021 / CNW Telbec / – Canadian economic development for the Quebec regions

Budget 2021 is the government of Canada plan to end the fight against COVID-19 and ensure a robust economic recovery that includes all Canadians.

Today the Minister for Economic Development and Official Languages, the Honorable Mélanie Joly, worked with Yves Lalumière, President and Chief Executive Officer of Tourisme Montréal. Louise Beaudoin, CEO for the regrouping of major international events, Paul Arseneault the University of Quebec in Montreal and Martin Lessard from MT Lab on the recovery of the tourism industry in Montréal. The discussion, organized by Canada Economic Development for the Quebec Regions (CED) at the MT Lab, focused on opportunities for that recovery outlined in the latest 2021 budget: A Recovery Plan for Jobs, Growth and Resilience.

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The effects of COVID-19 on workers and businesses in the tourism, arts and culture sectors have been severe. With the introduction of vaccines, tourism, arts and culture companies are preparing to welcome Canadians back to the great places and activities of this country – if it is safe to do so.

In order to support the recovery of the tourism sector, the government proposes to provide a full package of support services $ 1 billion over three years from 2021-22. Proposed investments include the following:

  • $ 200 million through the regional development agencies to support important festivals and events;

  • $ 200 million through Canadian Heritage in support of local festivals, community cultural events, outdoor theater performances, heritage celebrations, local museums, amateur sports events, and more;

  • $ 100 million Destination Canada for marketing campaigns to help Canadians and other visitors discover and explore the country; and

  • A $ 500 million Tourism Relief Fund managed by the regional development agencies to support investments made by local tourism companies to adapt their products and services to public health interventions, as well as other investments that will help them recover from the pandemic and focus on future growth to position.

In addition, the 2021 budget proposes various measures to support art and culture:

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  • $ 300 million spent over two years with Canadian Heritage to set up an Arts, Culture, Heritage and Sports Recovery Fund;

  • $ 49.6 million over three years of Canadian Heritage for building communities through the Arts and Heritage Program, Canada Arts Presentation Fund, and Celebration and Commemoration Program; and

  • $ 21 million in 2021-22 as immediate operational support to the CBC / Radio-Canada to ensure its stability during the pandemic and to allow it to continue providing news and entertainment programming to keep Canadians informed.

Budget 2021 is a plan to bridge Canadians and Canadian businesses through the crisis and achieve a robust recovery. It is proposed that business and income support policies be extended through autumn and investments made to create jobs and help businesses across the economy get back on their feet. It will support nearly 500,000 new training and work opportunities, including 215,000 opportunities for youth. Supporting businesses in our hardest hit sectors such as tourism and arts and culture; and accelerating investment and digital transformation in small and medium-sized businesses. Budget 2021 is a plan that sets Canada on track to deliver on its commitment to create 1 million jobs by the end of the year.

Canada entered the pandemic in a strong fiscal position. This allowed the government to act quickly and decisively, to assist people and businesses, and to enable them to make historic investments in recovery.

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“Our government has provided federal emergency aid programs to businesses and workers in the tourism, arts and culture sectors. Our feminist budget is a good plan for a strong economic recovery. Our funding will restore these sectors and draw visitors to cities and towns. We will.” make the investments necessary to create jobs for Canadians and help our business owners get our economy back on its feet once we are out of the woods. “

The honorable Mélanie Joly, MP for Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Minister for Economic Development and Official Languages ​​and Minister responsible for CED

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