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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 & Retail (#35, 2025)

QSA's Week in Hospitality & Retail (#35, 2025)

Ottawa convenes Ferries and Rail Summit; federal funding for Quebec tourism and Cape Breton signage upgrades; BC sees boosted tariff relief; national tourism pass concludes; US SBA issues reporting guidance; FDA reviews food standards and launches nutrition survey.

QSA's Week in Hospitality & Retail (#34, 2025)

QSA's Week in Hospitality & Retail (#34, 2025)

Regional Tariff Response Initiative announced for Prairie businesses; Transport Canada to convene Ferries and Rail Summit; Food services sector posts growth; U.S. Treasury and FDA open federal comment periods on beverage and food policy; Hotel and airfare prices decrease in U.S.

QSA's Week in Hospitality & Retail (#33, 2025)

QSA's Week in Hospitality & Retail (#33, 2025)

CRA recognizes Red River Métis Business Directory for procurement; federal funds for Quebec festival and BC food exports; US SBA proposes new small business size standards; White House unveils major US-EU trade framework; BC commercial rent and travel data updated.

Lobbying Landscapes in Hospitality (August, 2025)

Lobbying Landscapes in Hospitality (August, 2025)

QSA's Week in Hospitality & Retail (#32, 2025)

QSA's Week in Hospitality & Retail (#32, 2025)

Air Canada-CUPE dispute sent to arbitration; International arrivals to Canada decline; TSA revises airport survey for compliance; White House directs Smithsonian review;

QSA's Week in Hospitality & Retail (#31, 2025)

QSA's Week in Hospitality & Retail (#31, 2025)

Ministers meet on sport, activity, recreation; New immersive tourism at Forillon National Park; Canadian international trade in services deficit narrows; White House establishes Olympics task force; Major US tax bill impacts business.

QSA's Week in Hospitality & Retail (#30, 2025)

QSA's Week in Hospitality & Retail (#30, 2025)

Canada launches Free Trade and Labour Mobility Act consultation and funds hospitality events; StatsCan reports food service sales up and airport activity near pre-pandemic levels; FDA sets new food safety certification fees; White House restores Presidential Fitness Test.