Mr. Speaker, today is World Tourism Day.
With breathtaking natural landscapes and outdoor activities, vibrant cities and delicious food, or indigenous tourism experiences, Canada stands out for all we have to offer the world as hosts.
West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country is a microcosm of what Canada has to offer, with world-class skiing in Whistler, outdoor activities throughout Sea to Sky, the UNESCO biosphere region in Atl'ka7tsem/Howe Sound, and an extensive collection of artists, culinary experiences and nature adventures on the Sunshine Coast.
In Canada, tourism contributes significantly to the Canadian economy and has extraordinary growth potential. However, it is the people who welcome the world to Canada who make the tourism sector so special.
Earlier this summer, our government launched a new federal tourism growth strategy to ensure that tourism truly expands in Canada. I look forward to working with all members of the House and with everyone who works in the tourism sector to achieve this vision.