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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.

QSA's Week in Hospitality (#18, 2025)

QSA's Week in Hospitality (#18, 2025)

Competition Bureau sues Canada’s Wonderland for drip pricing; Chief Mountain border crossing to reopen for summer; Interim Order in Pacific pilotage; March services trade deficit narrows; NFB features at Sommets du cinéma d’animation.

QSA's Week in Hospitality (#17, 2025)

QSA's Week in Hospitality (#17, 2025)

CBSA updates for private boaters entering Canada; Food service sales decline; Screened passenger traffic shows slight year-over-year increase; Business openings dip in January; Government marks 80th anniversary of Netherlands liberation.

Lobbying Landscapes in Hospitality (Apr, 2025)

Lobbying Landscapes in Hospitality (Apr, 2025)

Tourism Industry Association of Canada; Hotel Association of Canada; Woodbine Entertainment Group; Restaurants Canada; Major International Events Network; Association of Canadian Travel Agencies.

QSA's Week in Hospitality (#16, 2025)

QSA's Week in Hospitality (#16, 2025)

Coast Guard opens Newfoundland and Labrador rescue stations; trucker rest area concerns raised in Ottawa; cross-border liquor trade barriers debated; Ontario funds festivals; Nova Scotia pilots food safety support.

QSA's Week in Hospitality (#15, 2025)

QSA's Week in Hospitality (#15, 2025)

CBSA travel tips issued; CanadaStrong Pass praised; VIA Rail benefits for youth; Local business support promoted.

QSA's Week in Hospitality (#14, 2025)

QSA's Week in Hospitality (#14, 2025)

International arrivals decline; Quebec extends tourism program; Manitoba boosts tourism funding; Hospitality robotics research funded; Food safety warning in Montreal.

QSA's Week in Hospitality (#13, 2025)

QSA's Week in Hospitality (#13, 2025)

No major federal stories this week; provincial focus dominates; Shaw Festival investment highlighted.