INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
The Canadian Tourism Commission was formed in 1995. The Canadian Tourism Commission Act was assented to in October 2000, which made the Commission a special operating agency. The change in legal status was meant to give the Commission more flexibility and freedom to partner with the tourism industry and the federal government to sustain a vibrant national tourism industry.
For more on the Commission read the: Canadian Tourism Commission Act
PROVINCIAL TOURISM APPROACH
Ontario Ministry of Tourism and Culture
This ministry oversees the activities and accountabilities of attractions and agencies that promote tourism, economic growth and job creation and offer a wide range of educational, recreational, cultural and entertainment programs.
Tourism Agencies
Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Cooperation
The OTMPC's mission is to grow Ontario’s tourism sector year-round by stimulating increased consumer spending and visits, and by generating greater partnership participation. The Corporation works strategically, proactively and collaboratively with the tourism industry to market Ontario’s tourism experiences, and leverage multi-year marketing opportunities and investments in key markets. OTMPC profile. OTMPC video
This website is the consumer website of the Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Cooperation. It is quite comprehensive with an excellent site map that provides essential information of things to do, family fun, places to go and travel tools and resources.
Planning your Trip to Northern Ontario
This web portal is the OTMPC's consumer marketing site specifically designed and geared to market Northern Ontario. It is driven by Northerners. A very good source of information if you are looking to tap into the vast nature and outdoor tourism offered in this region.
RESOURCE MATERIAL AND LINKS
The Resource material and links section of this website provides reference material, downloadable studies and links that are useful to develop and improve businesses. Although the focus is on tourism operations, many other related service providers will find essential sources of information relevant to their respective businesses. These were researched and filtered to provide relevant information for most forms of tourism businesses.
ACTS AND REGULATIONS
These Acts and Regulations are provided with the intent to enable our users to navigate to e- laws with ease. However because some of the regulations are updated often it is not practical to keep some of the links alive, so the titles are provided, please cut and paste directly into the CONSOLIDATED LAWS search box to retrieve and download.
Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, c. 4
Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997 - O. Reg. 213/07
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, c. 41
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997 - O. Reg. 664/98
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997 - O. Reg. 667/98
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997 - O. Reg. 670/98
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997 - O. Reg. 663/98
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997 - O. Reg. 665/98
Fish Inspection Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. F.18
Forest Fires Prevention Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. F.24
Green Energy Act, 2009, S.O. 2009, c. 12 , Sched. A
Greenbelt Act, 2005, S.O. 2005, c. 1
Heritage Hunting and Fishing Act, 2002, S.O. 2002, c. 10
Hotel Registration of Guests Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.17
Investing in Ontario Act, 2008, S.O. 2008, c. 6
Land Registration Reform Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. L.4
Land Titles Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. L.5
Land Transfer Tax Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. L.6
Public Lands Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.43
Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. N.5
Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O.18
Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002 - O. Reg. 170/03
Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act, 2006 - O. Reg. 346/07
Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act, 2006 - O. Reg. 347/07
ACCESSIBILITY FOR ONTARIANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, 2005 - O. Reg. 191/11
Consumer Protection Act, 2002 - O. Reg. 17/05
Employment Standards Act, 2000, S.O. 2000, c. 41
Endangered Species Act, 2007, S.O. 2007, c. 6
Liquor Licence Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19
Retail Business Holidays Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. R.30
KEY BUSINESS SUPPORT LINKS AND RESOURCES
Government grants and financing
REGULATIONS, LICENCES AND PERMITS FOR BUSINESSES
STUDIES AND REPORTS
Growth Plan for Northern Ontario 2011
Resource Stewardship agreement - Tourism and Forestry Industry memorandum of understanding
Resource Stewardship agreement – User Guide
Discovering Ontario – A study of the future of tourism
PLANS AND STRATEGIES
Northern Ontario – Five year Tourism Marketing Strategy 2008-2012
Northern Ontario Tourism Marketing Strategy 2012-2017
TOURISM STANDARDS AND TIPS
A Land Use Planning Guide for Businesses
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Ontario Ministry of Tourism and Culture
Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
• Canada Small Business Financing Program
• FedNor
• Marquee Tourism Events Program (MTEP)
• Small Business Internship Program (SBIP)
• Business Development Bank of Canada
Other Sources to explore are:
Communities futures Development Corporation
EDUCATION AND HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Tourism and Hospitality Programs
Travel and Tourism Programs at Ontario colleges
PROGRAMS FOR INDUSTRY SUPPORT
This section will list a group of programs that can be utilized. Some may not be directly tailored for the tourism sector but can be used for business development and improvement and is linked with universities and colleges. Not for profit tourism organizations can also benefit from some of these programs.
Ontario Centres of Excellence Talent Programs
Rural Econonic Development (RED) Program
Facts and Figures
MTC facts and figures newsletters
Statistics Canada Travel and Tourism
