Lobbying registration dated 2026-01-19
Registrant: Josie Sabatino
Client: Association of Canadian Travel Agencies
Targeted institutions:
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Canadian Intergovernmental Conference Secretariat
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Transport Canada (TC)
Finance Canada (FIN)
Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA)
House of Commons
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Statistics Canada (StatCan)
Rural Economic Development (Minister’s Office)
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Competition Bureau Canada (COBU)
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Senate of Canada
Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA)
Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
Accessibility Standards Canada
Government funding received:
Lobbying activity details:
Artificial Intelligence and Travel Advisory Services: Advocating for policies and practices that ensure the ethical, transparent, and responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the travel industry.
Canada-US Trade Relations: Supporting the retail travel industry as it navigates increasingly complex Canada-U.S. relationships, including the impacts of potential tariffs and trade disruptions on the travel sector
Passenger Experience Enhancement: Advocating for improved passenger experience standards across all modes of transportation, including accessibility improvements, enhanced customer service protocols, and streamlined travel processes
Interprovincial Insurance Licensing Recognition: Advocating for mutual recognition of travel insurance licensing across provinces and territories to eliminate trade barriers, reduce regulatory duplication, and improve consumer access to licensed travel insurance professionals.
Small Business Support: Advocating for small-business-friendly policies that support recovery efforts, including assistance with COVID-era loan repayments (CEBA, RRRF) and access to forgivable portions of government loans
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA): Promoting a more inclusive and accessible travel industry through initiatives that support equitable opportunities, representation, and participation across all communities. ACTA advocates for policies, programs, and partnerships that advance DEIA, including the development of accessible travel services, inclusive marketing practices, support for underrepresented groups in the travel workforce, and recognition of travel advisors who specialize in accessible and inclusive travel. These efforts aim to ensure that all Canadians—regardless of ability, background, or identity—can both participate in and benefit from travel.
Workforce Development and Training: National workforce development initiatives to support the growth of the travel and tourism industry through professional development programs, certification standards, and training accessibility
Visas and Passport Requirements: Pertaining to the cost of visas to enter various countries and ease of transportation and documentary requirements
Recognition of Travel Industry Regulations: Recognition of consumer protection for travellers from the current regulated provinces of B.C., Ontario and Quebec, to non-regulated provinces and territories