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1Jun

Canadian Travel & Tourism Roundtable encourages government to lay out an implementation plan based on the Health Canada Expert Report, and reopen travel for Canadians

(OTTAWA) June 1, 2021 /CNW/ – The Canadian Travel and Tourism Roundtable (“The Roundtable”) is urging the federal government to immediately release an implementation plan... Read More

28May

Letter to The Hon. Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health

OTTAWA (May 28, 2021) – Dear Minister Elliott, Ontario’s accredited zoos and aquariums understand the current pandemic is a health crisis, we also believe it is one we can safely ope... Read More

25May

LETTER TO ONTARIO PREMIER DOUG FORD

OTTAWA (May 25, 2021) – Dear Premier Ford, As per the Ontario government’s Roadmap to Re-Open, 60% of Ontario residents must be vaccinated to trigger phase one, initially targeted fo... Read More

17May

LETTER TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE JUSTIN TRUDEAU, PRIME MINISTER OF CANADA

OTTAWA (May 17, 2021) – Dear Prime Minister, We are writing to you at a turning point in our country’s fight against COVID-19. By mid-summer, if not sooner, some three quarters o... Read More

4May

Letter to Federal Members of Parliament (With CAZA Member in their Constituency)

OTTAWA (May 4, 2021) – As you can imagine, Canada’s 28 accredited zoos and aquariums have been hit hard by the pandemic, the open-close cycle, and limitations due to health protocols... Read More

27Apr

LETTER TO THE MINISTER OF HEALTH

OTTAWA (April 27, 2020) The Honourable Patty Hajdu Minister of Health House of Commons Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6 Dear Minister, Each one of us is doing what we can to adapt to the realities of ... Read More

13Apr

Accredited Zoos and Aquariums Federal Budget Expectations Remain Firm: “Most Recent Survey of Members Reaffirms Need for Federal Assistance to continue beyond June 2021”

OTTAWA (April 13, 2021) Next week the federal government will bring down the first budget in almost two years, accredited zoos and aquariums will be looking for ongoing support in 2021. “O... Read More

17Mar

Bill C-205, An Act to amend the Health of Animals Act

Mr. John Barlow, M.P. House of Commons Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6 Subject: Bill C-205, An Act to amend the Health of Animal... Read More

17Mar

Accredited Zoos and Aquariums 2021 Preparations Well Underway: Renewed optimism on the horizon, Canada’s accredited zoos and aquariums prepare for safe return of visitors

OTTAWA (March 17, 2021) – “As Canadians approach Spring 2021 with renewed optimism under the pandemic reality, Canada’s 29 accredited zoo and aquariums are preparing for increased ... Read More

16Mar

Joint association statement on Bill C-11 to update federal privacy legislation

Privacy and data protection are critical in our modern economy where Canadians are constantly accessing digital services to support their work, connect with friends and family, engage in e-c... Read More