Tourism HR Canada has one open seat to replace a director who has completed their full term. The Nominations Committee, led by Joe Baker, Board Director, is seeking nominations to fill a seat under the category of: provincial or regional tourism sector or related association. In accordance with the by-laws, “the nomination process will be […]
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Tourism touches everyone—and can transform communities Tourism is big business. Around 10% of working Canadians work in tourism, whether or not they realize it. The tourism workforce is 2 million strong, working in 113,000 businesses across the country. Between accommodations, food and beverage services, recreation and entertainment, transportation, and travel services, tourism industries generate over
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By Joe Baker, Tourism HR Canada Board of Directors Many of us had our eyes on Budget 2024, released by our Federal Government mid-April of this year. There are so many reasons for hope and still so many adversities to overcome as a country in order to build productivity and prosperity for all. Canada’s tourism
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The Symposium on Seasonal Employment (Chantier sur la saisonnalité) was held March 28 in the beautiful Quebec City region, at Lac-Beauport. Under the theme “Working with the seasons: HR innovations and solutions”, representatives from five business sectors—tourism, forestry, agriculture, fisheries, and horticulture—shared and discussed initiatives and best practices implemented to meet the many challenges posed
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Tourism Labour Force Contracts Slightly The tourism sector[1] in March saw an overall slight decline over the previous month[2], with contractions of less than 1% across labour force and employment, and an increase of less than 1% in unemployment. The sector was in a stronger position than in March 2023, but remained slightly below 2019
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The Labour Force Survey (LFS) is published monthly by Statistics Canada, and the customized data set that Tourism HR Canada purchases provides a current estimate of the state of the tourism labour force throughout the year. The LFS is based on a sample of the population and scaled up to reflect the larger economy, and
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From March 19 to 21, Tourism HR Canada hosted an industry validation meeting to finalize the updated Emerit Supervisor Professional Certification program. Twelve supervisors from across Canada, representing various work environments—from hotels and restaurants to outdoor adventures, visitor services, and reservation centres—travelled to Ottawa to participate in this meeting. Over the course of three days,
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In the Canadian tourism sector, sustainability must serve as both a compass and a destination. The natural wonders that Canada offers can draw tourists from around the world, but only to the extent that they are protected. Additionally, our ability to deliver high-quality service to these guests depends on a skilled, diverse, and well-supported workforce.
The Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW Program) aims to enable Canadian employers to address labour and skills shortages on a temporary basis when Canadians and permanent residents are not available, while protecting workers in Canada, including temporary foreign workers. In April 2022, the Government launched the TFW Program Workforce Solutions Road Map that introduced temporary
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Tourism HR Canada is on a mission to enhance mental health and wellbeing across tourism workplaces, and your voice is key. Share your experiences and insights on mental health in the tourism sector and help change the face of the future workplace. The findings from this survey will guide us in implementing effective strategies and
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