Mr. Speaker, with majestic landscapes, stunning wildlife, rich and diverse culture, and sophisticated cities, Canada has so much to offer.
The millions of Canadians employed in the tourism sector are proud to show visitors our national treasures like the old-growth forests, beaches and coastal indigenous art on the Pacific coast, Banff National Park in the Rockies, stunning Niagara Falls in Ontario, la richesse historique et culturelle de la ville de Québec, and the quaint, historic village of St. Andrews.
The truth is that Canada's economy, from coast to coast to coast, is powered by tourism. Tourism is pivotal for social cohesion, and our cultural ambassadors who work in this space are instrumental in showing the world our cultures and values.
With the coming launch of our new tourism growth strategy, Canada is committed to helping this sector reach its full potential by attracting more people to choose careers in tourism, attracting and supporting events big and small right across the country, and investing in the people and the infrastructure that will set tourism up for success now and into the future.
As co-chair of the all-party parliamentary tourism caucus, I want to wish everyone a happy Tourism Week. I encourage members to highlight the wonders of their ridings, and the workers and businesses that help share them with the world.