Mr. Speaker, today is World Tourism Day. People from around the world visit Canada every day. Through tourism, we share our culture and natural heritage with others.
Tourism brings us together and creates jobs in our communities. That is why our government is investing in tourism in every region of Quebec and Canada.
In August, together with the Minister of Tourism , I announced a $520,000 contribution to Tourisme Laval to help it develop its tourism offering and market it outside Quebec.
This funding will strengthen Laval's position in international markets while stimulating the region's economic ecosystem.
In 2022 alone, 1.4 million tourists visited Laval, seeing the Cosmodôme, le Musée de la santé Armand-Frappier, le Centre de la nature, illumi and much more.
Our government is investing in tourism businesses and people. It takes pride in sharing with visitors what we offer to the world.