Tourism

The debate focused on the economic importance of the tourism sector to Canada. Hon. Mona Fortier of the Liberal Party stated that tourism is Canada’s second-largest service export sector, generating nearly $35 billion through spending by international visitors. She asserted that the industry supports job creation and contributes to overall economic growth, and noted that tourism leaders were visiting Ottawa for a national forum hosted by Destination Canada.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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