ACTA Member Alerts
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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
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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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ACTA takes part in Tourism Growth Strategy consultations and meets with the Hon. Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism | August 5, 2022
As part of the Federal Budget 2022, the Government of Canada opened a stakeholder consultation on its renewed Tourism Growth Strategy to plot a course for growth, investment and stability in Canada’s … more
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ACTA launches Trip & Luggage Compensation tool to support travel agents | July 19, 2022
Travel agents are being asked a lot of questions about what compensation may be available to their clients during this period of increased trip and baggage delays.Following member consultation, ACTA … more
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ACTA issues bilingual template and social media content for travel agents to share with clients explaining current challenges | July 7, 2022
ACTA has developed a bilingual letter template and social media content that travel agencies and independent travel agents can share with clients to help explain long wait times and travel delays, … more
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Federal government lifts vaccine mandates for air and rail travel | June 14, 2022
Today, the Government of Canada announced that the vaccine requirement for domestic air and rail travel will be lifted effective 12:01AM ET on Monday, June 20.This means all travellers can travel by … more
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ACTA calls on federal government to urgently address airport and passport delays | May 11, 2022
As has been reported nationally, travellers are experiencing significant delays at airport security and customs & immigration check points-- and Canadians renewing passports in-person are … more
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Canada's border measures are easing April 25 | April 22, 2022
There are upcoming changes to Canada’s border measures effective April 25:
Unvaccinated children 5 – 11 accompanied by a fully vaccinated parent or guardian are exempt from pre-departure testing … more
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The Canada Recovery Hiring Program may provide wage support for agencies | April 27, 2022
Agencies can apply retroactively but program expires May 7Some travel agencies may have overlooked the federal Canada Recovery Hiring Program (CRHP) which supports businesses experiencing sufficient … more
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FAQ: Budget 2022 and financial subsidies | April 21, 2022
ACTA has received some comments from members expressing disappointment about the end of federal financial subsidies for travel agencies, travel agents and independent travel agents (ITA).ACTA is also … more