Monthly Communication Report

Organization:	Association of Canadian Travel Agencies/association canadienne des agences de voyages
Associated registration:	950741-6003-30
Communication date:	2025-10-09
Posted date:	2025-10-10

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:	Wade Chang, Member of Parliament House of Commons
List of Details Subject matter Detail Consumer Issues, Tourism, Transportation Air Passenger Protection Regulations (APPR): Ongoing advocacy regarding the implementation and enhancement of APPR including compensation standards, refund timelines, airline obligations during delays, and passenger rights enforcement, competition bureau report on Canada's airline industry International Relations, Tourism Canada-US Trade Relations: Supporting the retail travel industry as it navigates increasingly complex Canada-U.S. relationships, including the impacts of potential tariffs and trade disruptions on the travel sector Federal-Provincial Relations, Internal Trade, Tourism Interprovincial Insurance Licensing Recognition: Advocating for mutual recognition of travel insurance licensing across provinces and territories to eliminate trade barriers, reduce regulatory duplication, and improve consumer access to licensed travel insurance professionals. Tourism, Transportation Passenger Experience Enhancement: Advocating for improved passenger experience standards across all modes of transportation, including accessibility improvements, enhanced customer service protocols, and streamlined travel processes, and expanded trusted traveller program. Employment and Training Workforce Development and Training: National workforce development initiatives to support the growth of the travel and tourism industry through professional development programs, certification standards, and training accessibility
Responsible Officer who filed this communication report:	Suzanne Acton-Gervais
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