$100,000 CED Funding Boosts Quebec's Tourism Sector with Miniguided Cruises Project

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In a bid to support the Canadian tourism industry's recovery, the Government of Canada has provided a non-repayable contribution of $100,000 to Croisires Navark in Longueuil, Quebec. The funding, announced by Sherry Romanado, Member of Parliament for LongueuilCharles-LeMoyne and Deputy Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, will enable the company to upgrade its tourism product, including the acquisition of a new passenger boat for miniguided cruises.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Canadian tourism industry generated over $100 billion in annual revenue before being affected by the pandemic.
  • Croisires Navark, a tourism business in Longueuil, Quebec, will use the $100,000 CED funding to upgrade its tourism product, including acquiring a new passenger boat for miniguided cruises.
  • The project aims to enhance the attractiveness of the St. Lawrence River and the communities along its banks, with a focus on promoting Indigenous tourism.
  • The funding is part of the Government of Canada's support for innovative businesses and organizations, particularly those in the tourism sector, which is crucial for Quebec's economic recovery.
  • The Canadian economy will not fully recover until the tourism sector recovers, according to Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance.
  • The Tourism Relief Fund will provide $700 million to support Canadian tourism businesses during the pandemic.
  • The funding will help Croisires Navark to diversify its mini-cruises, adapt to social distancing measures, and provide opportunities for new routes in areas with shallow water.
  • The company has been operating in the Longueuil tourism landscape for over 20 years and is a key driver of local economic growth.

Statistics:

  • Over $100 billion: The Canadian tourism industry generated in annual revenue before being affected by the pandemic.
  • $700 million: The total funding allocated for the Tourism Relief Fund to support Canadian tourism businesses during the pandemic.
  • $100,000: The CED funding provided to Croisires Navark for its miniguided cruises project.
  • 3 seasons: The boat will operate during the spring, summer, and fall seasons, offering miniguided cruises along the St. Lawrence River.

Sources:

  • "Almost $40 million for the recovery of Quebec's tourism sector: the Longueuil organization obtains $100,000 in financial assistance from CED."
  • Sherry Romanado, Member of Parliament for LongueuilCharles-LeMoyne and Deputy Leader of the Government in the House of Commons.
  • Stphane Lauzon, Member of Parliament for ArgenteuilLa Petite-Nation and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Rural Economic Development.
  • The Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Member of Parliament for BromeMissisquoi, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for CED.
  • The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance.