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Supporting the tourism industry contributes to economic development in Quebecs regions. That is why Rachel Bendayan Member of Parliament for Outremont and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance today announced on behalf of the Honourable Pascale StOnge Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for CED a nonrepayable contribution of 500000 for EcoMaris. This support will enable the organization to enhance its cruise experience on the St. Lawrence River so that Montral residents and more specifically those in the Old Port of Montral neighbourhood can take advantage of opportunities in the post-pandemic market.Founded in 2006 social economy business EcoMaris organizes sea expeditions focused on scientific tourism support for youth and ecotourism. Through a pedagogical approach centred on social and environmental issues and combining experience and action participants learn the basics of sailboat navigation maritime trades and teamwork all while becoming familiar with marine ecosystems and their preservation. The project will enable EcoMaris to acquire a cruise boat to adapt its scientific cruise service to todays reality. The organization will also be able to adopt ecofriendly practices as it launches its Giving Back the St. Lawrence program.A key contributor to the Canadian economy the tourism sector has been hit hard by the health crisis. Since the beginning of the pandemic the Government of Canada has put various measures in place to help businesses suffering the impacts of COVID-19. The Tourism Relief Fund was created specifically to help businesses and organizations in the tourism sector offer innovative products and services to visitors and prepare to welcome back international travellers.QuotesI am delighted that our government is supporting businesses and organizations in Montrals tourism industry in these crucial times. We must seize this opportunity to rethink the sectors products services and processes. With EcoMariss projects Quebecers will have the opportunity to test out these new ideas while appreciating the beauty of the St. Lawrence River. In this way we are developing a veritable network of ambassadors for our magnificent regionRachel Bendayan Member of Parliament for Outremont and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of FinanceSupporting tourism products is part of our strategic plan to develop Quebecs economy. With the purchase of a cruise boat EcoMaris will be able to enhance its offering of sea expeditions on the St. Lawrence River. The Government of Canadas assistance represents an important step in recovery efforts to attract tourists so that everyone can discover local experiences. CongratulationsThe Honourable Pascale StOnge Member of Parliament for BromeMissisquoi Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for CEDCanadian tourism continues to be one of the sectors most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. We will work with businesses and organizations in these difficult times so they can receive the assistance they need to offer innovative products and services gain momentum and prosper while making safety an absolute priority. The Tourism Relief Fund enables businesses to adapt to welcome back guests in complete safety. It also feeds into a broader strategy to help the sector recover from the pandemic and build an economy that benefits all. The Canadian economy will not fully recover until our tourism sector recovers.The Honourable Randy Boissonnault Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of FinanceThis financial support makes all the difference as EcoMaris develops and expands It serves as a major financial lever enabling us to ensure the businesss future create sustainable jobs and above all make the St. Lawrence River accessible to more people. The St. Lawrence is a tourism product with great drawing power. Navigation as we practise it makes it possible to develop strong human relationships make interesting environmental discoveries and gain a completely different vision of this natural resource flowing through the centre of our country. The Tourism Relief Fund is also having a direct impact on the publics understanding of environmental issues in the St. Lawrence ecosystem and since the St. Lawrence empties into the ocean we could say that participants also learn how important the ocean is for humans.Simon Paquin Founder and CEO EcoMaris
