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Lobbying by Tourism Industry Association of Ontario: its registrations, its lobbyists, the bills it has named and every meeting it has reported with federal office holders since November 2021.

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Organization

Tourism Industry Association of Ontario

Meetings this Parliament
0
With MPs
0
Since Nov 2021
50
Active registrations
1

Most recent reported meeting: Dec 9, 2024.

Registrations in effect

In-house (organization) In effect since Apr 7, 2026 Receives government funding

Filed by Andrew Siegwart, President and CEO

Lobbyists

  • Andrew Siegwart · President and CEO
  • Carol Greenwood · Vice President, Membership and Business Development
  • Nathan Olmstead · Senior Manager Public Affairs, Policy and Strategic Communicationws

Institutions they may lobby: Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), Finance Canada (FIN), Health Canada (HC), House of Commons, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), Senate of Canada, VIA Rail Canada

What they're lobbying on (4)
  • TIAO has prepared a pre-budget submission to the Ministry of Finance to support recommendations submitted by Tourism Industry Association of Canada, as well as to make recommendations on behalf of Tourism Industry Association of Ontario. We are meeting with MPs and departmental contacts to discuss recommendations, including: (1) Strengthening the tourism workforce, (2) Market Development, (3) Infrastructure and Sustainability, and (4) Maximizing Impact. As part of Market Development and following our prebudget submission, we are advocating for the renewal and continued federal funding of the International Convention Attraction Fund, including a request for a commitment of $10 million annually over four years.
  • Ontario Tourism Strategy 2025-2030 - This new strategic plan aims to: increase visitation and spending, facilitate product development and investment, expand transportation infrastructure, strengthen workforce resilience, advance practical sustainability, and to foster collaboration and leadership. Advocacy will be aimed at raising awareness of these sectoral priorities and advancing recommendations that support these strategic objectives.
  • In support of the Tourism Industry Association of Canada, we are meeting with MPs in support of the tourism industry to navigate through post COVID-19 recovery, including removing obstacles to travel, tackling debt and the labour crisis
  • We are representing the interests of Ontario's Tourism Industry with respect to workforce development. In particular, changes relating to international students and the temporary foreign worker program.

Registration 957914-234701-15. Look it up in the official Registry

Reported meetings

Spreadsheet

Filed by Christopher Bloore (36), Andrew Siegwart (14).

  • Reported by Andrew Siegwart · In-house (organization)

    • Marc Miller · Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
    We are representing the interests of Ontario's Tourism Industry with respect to workforce development. In particular, changes relating to international students and the temporary foreign worker program. Read more

    We are meeting with Various Ministry Contacts to highlight concerns with changes to international visitor visa requirements.

    Official report

  • Reported by Andrew Siegwart · In-house (organization)

    TIAO has prepared a pre-budget submission to the Ministry of Finance to support recommendations submitted by Tourism Industry Association of Canada, as well as to make recommendations on behalf of Tourism Industry Association of Ontario. We are meeting with MPs and departmental contacts to discuss recommendations, including: (1) Strengthening the tourism workforce, (2) Market Development, (3) Infrastructure and Sustainability, and (4) Maximizing Impact. Read more

    We are representing the interests of Ontario's Tourism Industry with respect to workforce development. In particular, changes relating to international students and the temporary foreign worker program.

    Official report

  • Reported by Andrew Siegwart · In-house (organization)

    • Paul Thompson · Deputy Minister, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    TIAO has prepared a pre-budget submission to the Ministry of Finance to support recommendations submitted by Tourism Industry Association of Canada, as well as to make recommendations on behalf of Tourism Industry Association of Ontario. We are meeting with MPs and departmental contacts to discuss recommendations, including: (1) Strengthening the tourism workforce, (2) Market Development, (3) Infrastructure and Sustainability, and (4) Maximizing Impact. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Andrew Siegwart · In-house (organization)

    TIAO has prepared a pre-budget submission to the Ministry of Finance to support recommendations submitted by Tourism Industry Association of Canada, as well as to make recommendations on behalf of Tourism Industry Association of Ontario. We are meeting with MPs and departmental contacts to discuss recommendations, including: (1) Strengthening the tourism workforce, (2) Market Development, (3) Infrastructure and Sustainability, and (4) Maximizing Impact. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Andrew Siegwart · In-house (organization)

    • Chad Collins · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
    TIAO has prepared a pre-budget submission to the Ministry of Finance to support recommendations submitted by Tourism Industry Association of Canada, as well as to make recommendations on behalf of Tourism Industry Association of Ontario. We are meeting with MPs and departmental contacts to discuss recommendations, including: (1) Strengthening the tourism workforce, (2) Market Development, (3) Infrastructure and Sustainability, and (4) Maximizing Impact. Read more

    We are representing the interests of Ontario's Tourism Industry with respect to workforce development. In particular, changes relating to international students and the temporary foreign worker program.

    Official report

  • Reported by Andrew Siegwart · In-house (organization)

    • Jenifer Pilon · Director General, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    TIAO has prepared a pre-budget submission to the Ministry of Finance to support recommendations submitted by Tourism Industry Association of Canada, as well as to make recommendations on behalf of Tourism Industry Association of Ontario. We are meeting with MPs and departmental contacts to discuss recommendations, including: (1) Strengthening the tourism workforce, (2) Market Development, (3) Infrastructure and Sustainability, and (4) Maximizing Impact. Read more

    We are representing the interests of Ontario's Tourism Industry with respect to workforce development. In particular, changes relating to international students and the temporary foreign worker program.

    Official report

  • Reported by Andrew Siegwart · In-house (organization)

    • Filomena Tassi · Minister, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
    • Nancy Gardiner · President, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
    TIAO has prepared a pre-budget submission to the Ministry of Finance to support recommendations submitted by Tourism Industry Association of Canada, as well as to make recommendations on behalf of Tourism Industry Association of Ontario. We are meeting with MPs and departmental contacts to discuss recommendations, including: (1) Strengthening the tourism workforce, (2) Market Development, (3) Infrastructure and Sustainability, and (4) Maximizing Impact. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Andrew Siegwart · In-house (organization)

    • David Burkholder · Special Assistant, Regional Affairs (Ontario), Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    TIAO has prepared a pre-budget submission to the Ministry of Finance to support recommendations submitted by Tourism Industry Association of Canada, as well as to make recommendations on behalf of Tourism Industry Association of Ontario. We are meeting with MPs and departmental contacts to discuss recommendations, including: (1) Strengthening the tourism workforce, (2) Market Development, (3) Infrastructure and Sustainability, and (4) Maximizing Impact. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Andrew Siegwart · In-house (organization)

    • Youmy Han · Deputy Chief of Staff, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
    • Bryan Rourke · Director of Operations, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
    TIAO has prepared a pre-budget submission to the Ministry of Finance to support recommendations submitted by Tourism Industry Association of Canada, as well as to make recommendations on behalf of Tourism Industry Association of Ontario. We are meeting with MPs and departmental contacts to discuss recommendations, including: (1) Strengthening the tourism workforce, (2) Market Development, (3) Infrastructure and Sustainability, and (4) Maximizing Impact. Read more

    We are representing the interests of Ontario's Tourism Industry with respect to workforce development. In particular, changes relating to international students and the temporary foreign worker program.

    Official report

  • Reported by Andrew Siegwart · In-house (organization)

    • Elliott Lockington · Chief of Staff, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    TIAO has prepared a pre-budget submission to the Ministry of Finance to support recommendations submitted by Tourism Industry Association of Canada, as well as to make recommendations on behalf of Tourism Industry Association of Ontario. We are meeting with MPs and departmental contacts to discuss recommendations, including: (1) Strengthening the tourism workforce, (2) Market Development, (3) Infrastructure and Sustainability, and (4) Maximizing Impact. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Andrew Siegwart · In-house (organization)

    LabourTourism

    Official report

  • Reported by Andrew Siegwart · In-house (organization)

    • Chandra Arya · Member of Parliament, House of Commons

    Tourism

    Official report

  • Reported by Andrew Siegwart · In-house (organization)

    LabourTourism

    Official report

  • Reported by Andrew Siegwart · In-house (organization)

    Tourism

    Official report

  • Reported by Christopher Bloore · In-house (organization)

    • Elie kallab · Policy Advisor to the Minister Responsible for Federal Economic Development, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
    • Jessie Pierre · Director of Policy, House of Commons

    LabourRegional DevelopmentTourism

    Official report

  • Reported by Christopher Bloore · In-house (organization)

    • Elie kallab · Policy Advisor to the Minister Responsible for Federal Economic Development, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
    • Jessie Pierre · Director of Policy, House of Commons

    LabourRegional DevelopmentTourism

    Official report

  • Reported by Christopher Bloore · In-house (organization)

    and 3 more
    • Luc Berthold · Member of Parliament
    • Greg McLean · Member of Parliament
    • Ryan Williams · Member of Parliament, House of Commons

    Tourism

    Official report

  • Reported by Christopher Bloore · In-house (organization)

    • Tyler freeman · Regional Advisor, House of Commons

    Economic DevelopmentTourism

    Official report

  • Reported by Christopher Bloore · In-house (organization)

    • Randy Boissonnault · Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    Tourism

    Official report

  • Reported by Christopher Bloore · In-house (organization)

    • Randy Boissonnault · Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Tyler freeman · Regional Advisor, House of Commons
    • Farrah-Lilia Kerkadi · Press Secretary, House of Commons

    Regional DevelopmentTourism

    Official report

  • Reported by Christopher Bloore · In-house (organization)

    • Chrystia Freeland · Minister of Finance, Finance Canada (FIN)

    Taxation and Finance

    Official report

  • Reported by Christopher Bloore · In-house (organization)

    • Peter M. Boehm · Senator, Senate of Canada

    Tourism

    Official report

  • Reported by Christopher Bloore · In-house (organization)

    Tourism

    Official report

  • Reported by Christopher Bloore · In-house (organization)

    Tourism

    Official report

  • Reported by Christopher Bloore · In-house (organization)

    • Tony Baldinelli · Member of Parliament
    • Patrick Weiler · Member of Parliament
    • Karen Sorensen · Senator, Senate of Canada
    • Richard Cannings · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
    and 1 more
    • Julie Vignola · Member of Parliament, House of Commons

    Tourism

    Official report

From the Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying's open data, published November 5, 2026. Reports cover oral, arranged meetings with designated public office holders since November 22, 2021; lobbyists file them by the 15th of the following month. Names of MPs are matched to the current House of Commons, and bills are linked when the lobbyist's own description makes clear which bill it means. Contains information licensed under the Open Data Licence Agreement — Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying. Licence. PolitiKit is independent and is not endorsed by the Commissioner of Lobbying.