HAC News & Events

In early August, HAC submitted its written brief to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance for the pre-budget consultations in advance of the 2020 Federal Budget. On behalf of Canada’s hotel industry, HAC’s pre-budget submission focused on recommendations including tax fairness for digital offshore short-term rental platform companies, addressing labour supply shortages in the hotel industry and improving tourism marketing…..

Canada is in a housing crisis, and the unregulated commercial activity on these digital platforms is exacerbating the problem, writes Alana Baker, Director of Government Relations at the Hotel Association of Canada in an op-ed for The Hill Times, a leading political and government publication…..

The Hotel Association of Canada and Tourism HR Canada have released new Destination Employment infographics!  Destination Employment is another avenue to access qualified and skilled workers. Learn how Destination Employment can meet the hiring needs of your hotel industry and how simple it is to get started…..

Budget 2019 proposes to provide $58.5 million over two years, starting in 2019–20, to the six Regional Development Agencies (RDA) for the creation of a Canadian Experiences Fund (CEF). The Fund would support Canadian businesses and organizations seeking to create, improve or expand tourism-related infrastructure—such as accommodations or local attractions—or new tourism products or experiences. These pan-Canadian investments would focu….

HAC Launches #VoteFairRules as part of its Election Campaign Association (OGHA) and the Association Hôtellerie Québec (AHQ), held a press conference to launch its election platform and call on all federal parties and candidates to modernize Canada’s outdated tax laws and regulations for digital platforms like Airbnb. The industry’s call was observed in major news outlets across the country, including CBC, CTV….

On July 17, the Hotel Association of Canada (HAC), joined by the Ottawa Gatineau Hotel Association (OGHA) and the Association Hôtellerie Québec (AHQ), held a press conference to launch its election platform and call on all federal parties and candidates to modernize Canada’s outdated tax laws and regulations for digital platforms like Airbnb. The industry’s call was observed in major news outlets across the country, including CBC, CTV….