Released on December 6, 2002
Federal-provincial tourism funding agreements, air transportation andtravel security are key agenda items at a meeting of Canada's tourism
ministers in Victoria December 6th and 7th.
"Saskatchewan's tourism industry is vibrant, fast-growing and wide open in
terms of potential for growth and job creation," Industry and Resources
Minister Eldon Lautermilch said. "However, we must engage the federal
government in a more active role in order to fully realize that growth. We
hope this meeting will lay the groundwork for a more productive partnership
among the provincial, territorial and federal governments."
Allan Rock, Minister responsible for the Canadian Tourism Commission, will
attend the meeting. The meeting marks the first time since 1995 that a
federal cabinet minister has attended a tourism ministers meeting.
The federal, provincial and territorial ministers will also discuss the
impacts of airline restructuring, the Air Travelers' Security Charge and
cross-border concerns along with reviewing a common position paper prepared
by the provincial-territorial working group on air travel issues.
Tourism generates $1.3 billion annually in Saskatchewan and supports more
than 21,000 jobs in the province.
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For more information, contact:
Bob Ellis
Industry and Resources
Regina
Phone: (306) 787-8277
Email: rellis@ir.gov.sk.ca