ACTA Member Alerts
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ACTA calls on Sunwing to include agents in settlement of Quebec class action suit | February 24, 2023
Early this month, a Quebec judge issued a ruling accepting the settlement offered by Sunwing to resolve a Quebec consumer class-action lawsuit where it was alleged that Sunwing breached consumer … more
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ACTA names 2023 Independent Travel Agent Advisory Group | February 16, 2023
As part of ACTA’s mandate to advocate on behalf of its diverse membership, ACTA has appointed its 2023 Independent Travel Agent Advisory Group.
The group is comprised of independent travel agents … more
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ACTA asks agents to send a letter to your MP in support of the Tourism Growth Strategy | February 14, 2023
ACTA has learned that the Tourism Growth Strategy investments are being decided right now, and it is critical that the federal government understands the importance of investing in travel and tourism. … more
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ACTA “incredibly disappointed” about Sunwing statement that it will not protect commissions on recent cancellations | January 25, 2023
ACTA is incredibly disappointed in Sunwing’s decision not to protect commission on cancelled programs in Saskatchewan, Atlantic Canada, Northern Ontario, and other areas across Canada. Sunwing … more
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Sunwing's abrupt cancellation of Saskatchewan programs just before Christmas is deeply concerning | January 5, 2023
ACTA is deeply concerned regarding the impact of Sunwing’s sudden cancellation of Saskatchewan flights over the holidays up to February 3, 2023 and its decision to recall commissions for the … more
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An Open Letter from Wendy Paradis, President, ACTA | December 19, 2022
As we approach the end of the year, I wish to take the opportunity to reflect on the incredible work and resilience of all of our travel agency and independent members, as well as the ACTA team, … more
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ACTA Launches New Survey to take the Pulse of Members on Supplier Advocacy Priorities | December 1, 2022
ACTA is launching a new member survey as part of its supplier advocacy initiatives to take the pulse of members on key supplier issues, including airlines, cruise lines, river cruise companies, tour … more
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ACTA submits pre-budget 2023 consultation paper to Finance Committee | October 13, 2022
The federal government is in the planning stages for the Federal Budget 2023 and ACTA has submitted a pre-budget consultation paper to the House of Commons Finance Committee earlier this week.ACTA is … more
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National day for Truth and Reconciliation | September 30, 2022
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission issued 94 calls to action following its report on Canada’s residential schools program that operated from 1867 – 1996. September 30th marks National Truth … more
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Expert medical report shows COVID-19 border measures are ineffective | September 30, 2022
A new report by leading Canadian infectious disease and emergency room physicians shows that COVID-19 border measures are ineffective at reducing community transmission of variants.
As a … more