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House Hansard - 325

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 5, 2024 02:00PM
Context: House Hansard - 325 - Jun/5/24
Mr. Michael McLeod (Northwest Territories, Lib.)
  • Jun/5/24 3:14:26 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the opportunities for indigenous tourism are unlimited. In spectacular Northwest Territories, people have come to experience the unparalleled northern lights and our northern hospitality. Last November, we launched the first stream of the indigenous tourism fund, which currently supports over 150 projects. At least 50% of the tourism growth program will be invested in indigenous tourism attractions. Can the Minister of Tourism tell us how our government is supporting reconciliation through infrastructure investments and indigenous tourism?
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Context: House Hansard - 325 - Jun/5/24
Hon. Soraya Martinez Ferrada (Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, Lib.)
  • Jun/5/24 3:15:08 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, indigenous tourism is a pillar of the government's tourism growth strategy, and Canada has the potential to become a leader in the world when it comes to authentic indigenous tourism. That is why NACCA will be delivering new funding to support large, scaled-up indigenous tourism projects. It will enable indigenous communities to scale up their projects and grow their own economy. While Conservatives have always looked down on indigenous communities, we will continue to support indigenous tourism growth through an indigenous-led process.
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