Hospitality & Retail (Ottawa)
Queen Street Analytics' weekly digest of regulatory developments, legislative discussions, political announcements and other government-related news concerning retailers, hotels, restaurants, event and sports venues, cruise lines, casinos, gambling, theme parks, ski resorts, outdoor spaces, RV parks, and other travel and tourism professionals.
This Week in Hospitality & Retail — Ottawa (#19, 2026)
Canada Strong Pass returns for summer travel; Excise duty relief extended for alcohol producers; Competition Bureau warns on deceptive event ticketing; World Cup coordination advanced at UN; US travel to Canada rises, domestic returns ease.
This Week in Hospitality & Retail — Ottawa (#18, 2026)
FedNor commits $1.6M to boost Northern Ontario tourism; StatsCan reports rise in international arrivals; Creative Export Strategy renewed; Global Affairs advises on travel amid Middle East disruptions; PHAC manages repatriation after cruise-related Hantavirus incident; ACOA supports Atlantic hosp...
This Week in Hospitality & Retail — Ottawa (#17, 2026)
FedNor to unveil new tourism initiative in Northeastern Ontario; StatsCan reports 4.9% retail sales growth; No major US federal developments reported.
This Week in Hospitality & Retail — Ottawa (#16, 2026)
Federal budget invests $755M in sport, $145M for FIFA World Cup security; Ottawa contracts out air travel complaints backlog; Food services sales rise; Business closure rate edges up; Rural remote work data released.
This Week in Hospitality & Retail — Ottawa (#15, 2026)
National Tourism Week marked by Minister Valdez; PrairiesCan invests $1.9M to grow Alberta tourism; Competition Bureau issues warning on bid-rigging; Canada supports cruise, food, seafood, audiovisual, and seniors sectors.
