Mr. Speaker, as I have mentioned, the government is listening to these representations. In addition to the $350 million that we are investing directly into the tourism industry each year, which is more than one-third of a $1 billion a year in support that the government provides to tourism, the issues being raised are being taken into consideration as we work toward even further encouraging tourism in Canada.
In the House of Commons on March 1st, 2007. See this statement in context.