Canada has much to offer visitors: breathtaking landscapes and wide-open spaces, diverse and inclusive experiences, and welcoming people from coast to coast to coast who provide outstanding service. Combined with a strong focus on health and safety and high vaccination against COVID-19, Canada is among the most alluring and smartest destination choices.
The pandemic has had an undeniable impact on Canada's tourism sector. The Government of Canada continues to help tourism businesses recover and position the industry for strong future growth.
Today, René Arseneault, Member of Parliament for Madawaska-Restigouche, announced an investment of $180,000 for the City of Campbellton through the Tourism Relief Fund (TRF). The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for ACOA.
The support will allow the city to install a themed playground and a splash pad at the municipal RV park to create a more enjoyable experience for young people and families. The project will also attract more residents and tourists to the Restigouche River waterfront, bringing economic benefits for downtown businesses.
Launched in July 2021, the TRF was created to help organizations and businesses in the tourism sector adapt their operations to meet public health requirements, offer innovative products and services to visitors and prepare to welcome back travellers. Canada's regional development agencies are delivering $485 million in TRF support.
