Niagara Falls MP will serve as Shadow Minister for Tourism.
Niagara Falls MP Tony Baldinelli has been appointed to the shadow cabinet for the Conservative Party.
Leader Pierre Poilievre announced his shadow cabinet earlier today.
Baldinelli has been appointed the Shadow Minister for Tourism.
The MP says the COVID-19 pandemic had a devastating impact on tourism across the country and will take a long time to reach pre-pandemic levels.
"Before COVID, the travel and tourism sector represented a $105 billion industry, accounting for 2 percent of Canada’s overall GDP. One out of every 11 jobs in Canada were directly linked to those who take part in the sharing of our incredible Canadian tourism experiences. These include travel services, accommodation, recreation and entertainment, transportation and food and beverage services. When COVID arrived in March 2020, the Canadian travel and tourism industry was hit first, it was hit the hardest, and as we expected, it will take the longest to recover."
Baldinelli says he plans to work with local and national travel and tourism stakeholders to find ideas to help the sector recover.
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