ONTARIO PUBLISHES REGULATIONS FOR THE FIRST PHASE OF REOPENING On Thursday, January 27th, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer, Kieran Moore, outlined the key regulations associated with the first phase of reopening on January 31st. This afternoon, CAEM attended a government technical briefing that outlined in detail the January 31st reopening regulations. … Read More about “CAEM Update – January 28, 2022 – Ontario Regulations for First Phase of Reopening Announced”
ONTARIO ANNOUNCES CAUTIOUS REOPENING STEPS With key public health and health care indicators starting to show signs of improvement, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, released details of steps to cautiously and gradually ease public health measures. The easing of restrictions will follow a… Read More about “CAEM Update – January 21 – Ontario Announces Cautious Reopening Plan”
FEDERAL UPDATE Over the course of the last few weeks we have been working to provide you with as much information as possible about the supports included in Bill C-2. Below you will find a graphic provided by the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) that succinctly describes the programs… Read More about “CAEM Update – January 19, 2022”
TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY RECOVERY PROGRAM Just prior to the Holiday season applications opened for the Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program (THRP). Eligibility There are two ways to qualify for the THRP. The first way is by meeting the following conditions: More than 50% of your eligible revenue comes from… Read More about “CAEM Update – January 4, 2022”
FEDERAL ADVOCACY UPDATE On Thursday evening, December 16th, MPs and Senators passed Bill C -2 which includes the Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program (THRP). The fact the trade show industry is specifically mentioned as being eligible for this funding program is a direct result of CAEM’s advocacy over the course… Read More about “CAEM Update – December 20, 2021”
ONTARIO TO RE-INTRODUCE 50% CAPACITY LIMIT IN MEETING & EVENT SPACES EFFECTIVE 12:01AM DECEMBER 18TH Yesterday, the Ontario government announced effective December 18th at 12:01am, indoor venues that can host more than 1000 people are being reduced to a capacity limit of 50 percent. These venues include: facilities used for sports and… Read More about “CAEM Update – December 16 – Ontario Re-Introduces Capacity Limits to Meeting & Events Spaces”
SEND A LETTER TO YOUR MP TODAY TO ENCOURAGE THEIR SUPPORT OF BILL C-2, WHICH INCLUDES THE TOURISM & HOSPITALITY RECOVERY PROGRAM In our December 2 update, we shared the great news that the trade show industry was included in the proposed Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program which was tabled… Read More about “Send a Letter to your MP Encouraging them to Vote for Bill C-2”
ONTARIO UPDATES PROOF OF VACCINATION PROGRAM On December 10th the Ontario government announced they are taking action to further encourage vaccination and help limit the spread of COVID-19 and the Omnicron variant. The following measures were announced: Delaying the lifting of proof of vaccination requirements beyond January 17, 2022, aligned… Read More about “CAEM Update – December 10, 2021”
FEDERAL ADVOCACY UPDATE On November 24th, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, tabled Bill C-2, An Act to provide further support in response to COVID-19 in the House of Commons which includes the Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program (THRP), and the Hardest- Hit Business Recovery Program,… Read More about “CAEM Update – December 2, 2021”
NOVEMBER WEBINAR Re-Opening the Exposition Industry: Lessons Learned Tuesday, November 23, 2021 1pm – 2pm EST Over the course of the pandemic, CAEM has offered relevant, timely, and practical information to our members. For our final webinar of 2021 we have gathered an experienced panel of industry leaders who… Read More about “CAEM Update – November 10”
