Mr. Speaker, this week we are celebrating Tourism Week.
Tourism is very important not just to the good people of Kitchener—Conestoga but to all regions of Canada. Whether people are visiting the Elmira maple syrup festival or Oktoberfest, the CN tower or the Queen Charlotte Islands, tourism creates hundreds of thousands of jobs all across Canada.
Of course, tourism is also one of the leading ways to help educate Canadians about our rich heritage and culture.
The benefits of tourism are obvious, which is why I am thrilled that Canada's government is investing $75 million in marketing Canada's exciting tourism opportunities through the Canadian Tourism Commission.
This money will fund tourism marketing and research and investments in national parks, historic sites and museums, as well as tourism related infrastructure.
Canada's government is now dedicating time and energy to ensuring that Canada's tourism industry grows and prospers. A vibrant and competitive tourism industry benefits all Canadians.