Helping You Build IDEAL Workplaces—Inclusive, Diverse, Equitable, Accessible, and Leading Tourism HR Canada is thrilled to announce the launch of Navigating Inclusive Tourism Workplaces eLearning, a dynamic new skill-building opportunity under the Belong project. This eight-module online course has been…
Firsthand experience and insight are important in creating quality workplace resources and policies. The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA), on behalf of Tourism HR Canada, is conducting focus group discussions with people who work in tourism (including…
As part of its Belong initiative, Tourism HR Canada has conducted a range of research activities to provide a foundation for understanding individuals with disabilities in the tourism workforce, and to offer tailored recommendations to create accessible, inclusive workplaces and…
Struggling to Fill Positions or Expand Your Workforce? If you’re unsure how to tap into the rich talent pool of individuals with disabilities, now is the perfect time to discover a diverse, skilled workforce ready to help your business succeed….
Tourism HR Canada Announces Launch of the Tourism Workplace Accessibility Clinic (OTTAWA, ON—January 9, 2025) As part of its commitment to fostering an inclusive tourism sector, Tourism HR Canada announces a new initiative to help Canada’s tourism employers by launching…
Tourism HR Canada congratulates the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) on hosting yet another hugely successful Tourism Congress. Held this year in Vancouver, the event brought together tourism champions from across Canada to discuss key issues impacting the sector,…
Belong’s first Community Café Circle was a resounding success. Held during the Tourism Industry Association of New Brunswick (TIANB) Summit in Saint John, the event brought together tourism operators from across the province, creating a unique platform to explore how…
Tourism HR Canada President and CEO Philip Mondor recently delivered a keynote address at the 2024 International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education (ICHRIE) Conference in Montreal. The event, which ran from July 24 to 26, brought together researchers…
Join Tourism HR Canada on May 29 for the launch of its Belong Connections webinar series! These hour-long events will feature renowned organizations offering trusted resources, guidance, and support around IDEAL workplaces: inclusive, diverse, equitable, accessible, and leading. Our very…
“Try things, fail forward. What matters is that you stay open to learning and improving, and that the efforts that you’re making are done with an open heart.” Stephanie Cadieux, Canada’s first Chief Accessibility Officer, shared inspiring words, lived experiences,…
Tourism HR Canada is seeking input from tourism businesses to better understand how operators currently engage with HR practices aimed at broadening their pool of potential employees. This short survey asks about awareness and practices related to: ► Disability inclusion► Workplace culture► Recruitment and…
Federally Funded Belong Initiative Will Strengthen Long-Term Diversity in Tourism Workforce (OTTAWA, ON—December 4, 2023) In the wake of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Tourism HR Canada announces a new, three-year project, Belong, that will support the long-term labour…
