ACTA Member Alerts & Press Releases
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2021 bring hope and disappointing developments for travel industry as second wave of COVID takes hold | January 7
As 2020 came to an end, there seemed to be some light ahead with the start of the vaccine roll out and various pilot projects underway with rapid testing through select Canadian airports. However, … more
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Regulated provinces bring measures to support Travel Agencies | December 10
ACTA continues to advocate for Travel Agencies, Travel Agents and Independent Contractors with the three provincial governments that regulate the travel industry – Ontario, Quebec and B.C. Quebec … more
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ACTA comments on federal fall Economic Statement | December 1
December 2, 2020
ACTA pleased with several wins for Travel Agencies and Travel Agents in federal Fall Economic Statement
ACTA is pleased to see that several initiatives we have been lobbying the … more
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New ACTA letter writing campaign highlights need for extended aid Explains consequence to Travel Agents of airline refunds linked to aid | November 24
ACTA is launching another critical advocacy initiative and is asking all members to join in the outreach to MPs, the Prime Minister and other government ministers. ACTA is pointing out that as 2021 … more
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ACTA opposed to all commission recalls: Calls on government to cover commissions as part of any aid package | November 9
The COVID 19 pandemic caused mass cancellations at an unprecedented rate last spring. Based on consumer feedback, ACTA and the travel industry understands the desire to provide refunds to consumers … more
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Update on ACTA advocacy with Provincial governments & regulators: Urgent requests made to Ontario, Quebec and BC for aid and relief | October 23
ACTA has been lobbying on behalf of members and the industry to all levels of government. While our efforts have been well documented at the federal level, we wanted to update members on our active … more
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Association of Canadian Travel Agencies Applauds Changes to Commercial Rent Relief and CEBA | October 9
The Association of Canadian Travel Agencies (ACTA) welcomes the federal government’s decision to extend and make changes to the commercial rent relief program. The revamped commercial rent program … more
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A call for change – An Open Letter to Travel Suppliers from Canadian Travel Agents | October 7
The travel industry is going through an unprecedented crisis due to the global pandemic and it will be affected adversely for much longer than other industries. Tour operators, cruise lines, airlines, … more
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ACTA commends government for extending Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy but cautions more lobbying is needed for additional support | September 25
ACTA welcomes the Liberal government’s extension of the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) as committed in the Speech from the Throne. ACTA has long been advocating on behalf of Canadian Travel … more
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Update on Commissions Earned vs Received and the CERB Program | September 23
With the launch of the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) earlier this year, ACTA received inquiries from Independent Travel Agent Members (Independent Contractors or ICs) asking if they … more