Unceded and Unsurrendered Algonquin Anishinaabeg Territory – (Ottawa, ON) – The Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) welcomes The Honourable Anita Anand Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry (formerly Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada) and looks forward to collaborating with Minister Anand to further promote and develop Indigenous tourism from coast to coast to coast.
The Right Honourable Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, announced changes to Cabinet on Friday, March 14, 2025. Moreover, ITAC extends its gratitude to the former Minister of Tourism, Pascale St-Onge, for her brief service and to The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance (formerly Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry).
Another Ministry that supports ITAC’s work is unchanged. Thank you to The Honourable Patty Hadju, Minister of Indigenous Services, for her ongoing support of Indigenous tourism.
ITAC remains committed to fostering strong relationships with our government partners to ensure Indigenous tourism is reconciliation in action and economic development for Indigenous Peoples in Canada.