HAC News & Events

A March 2021 survey released today on Parliament Hill reveals that nearly 60% of Canada’s hardest hit businesses will not survive if the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) as well as the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS) are not extended beyond the June 5th deadline to the end of the year. The survey with over 1,700 respondents from across Canada was conducted by the Coalition of Hardest Hit Businesses. Based on the survey….

This morning, the Hotel Association of Canada was among top business leaders invited to testify before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance. The Government will need to provide financial support for the tourism and hospitality sectors until a recovery is possible. HAC brought forward two critical asks for consideration in the Federal Budget: Extend the Wage Subsidy until the end of 2021 for the hardest hit sectors…..

January 26, 2021 (OTTAWA, ON) – The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) is pleased to see the launch of the Highly Affected Sectors Credit Availability Program (HASCAP). Announced by the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, HASCAP will provide financial support to businesses that have been hardest hit by the pandemic. The industry applauds other government support progra….

Location:             Ottawa, Ontario Position:              12 Month Contract Start Date:          March 1, 2021 About Us The Hotel Association of Canada is the leading voice of the Canadian Hotel & Lodging industry, bringing legislative solutions to industry challenges. Our mission is to enhance the prosperity of the Canadian Hotel a….

The Hotel Association of Canada is the leading voice of the Canadian Hotel & Lodging industry, bringing legislative solutions to industry challenges. Our mission is to enhance the prosperity of the Canadian Hotel and Lodging industry through strong member engagement, effective advocacy, and the provision of valued programs and services. The Hotel Association of Canada is currently recruiting a Vice President, Finance & Operations. T….

The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) is applauding today’s measures announced in the Fall Economic Update, presented by the Hon. Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance. “The hotel industry is one of the hardest hit by COVID-19,” said Susie Grynol, HAC President & CEO. “The government is taking action to keep our sector alive. Today’s plan will help hotels continue employing hundreds of thousands of….