Our Advocacy Efforts

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Summary of Recommendations

  • Large Convention Center
    • Work with the other levels of government and financial investors to expand convention centers in destinations such as the City of Toronto to compete with larger centers located south of the border.
  • Increase the Business Expenses for Restaurant Meals
    • We are urging the Ontario government to work with the federal government to allow businesses to expense restaurant meals at 100% of the current 50% of on-premise dining.
  • Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT)
    • Make amendments described in the Tourism section of this report that will be able to boost tourism economics overall.
    • 100% of the MAT funding collected supports tourism.
    • Collaborative approach to MAT funding spend.