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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 (#22, 2025)

QSA's Week in Hospitality (#22, 2025)

Ottawa proposes Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act; Competition Bureau finalizes guidelines on environmental claims; Canada Summer Jobs expands youth hiring; US restricts entry from 19 countries; HUD moves to rescind Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing rules; TSA revises passenger feedba...

QSA's Week in Hospitality (#21, 2025)

QSA's Week in Hospitality (#21, 2025)

Federal action on labour mobility and credential recognition; CFIA enforces Avian Influenza controls; revised accessible employment standard issued; travel data shows visitor and domestic gains; Canada Day programming revealed; US tax bill draws major hospitality endorsements.

QSA's Week in Hospitality (#20, 2025)

QSA's Week in Hospitality (#20, 2025)

CCG Inshore Rescue Boat stations open in Quebec; March travel to Canada drops; Commercial rent index available; Aircraft movements data released;

QSA's Week in Hospitality (#19, 2025)

QSA's Week in Hospitality (#19, 2025)

CBSA advises travellers on border wait times, surtaxes; Little Gold Creek port opens for summer; StatsCan posts 15% drop in international arrivals; Human Resources Module released for tourism sector; Royal Visit event accreditation announced.

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.