Lobbying registration dated 2026-02-03
Registrant: Tracy Douglas-Blowers
Client: Alberta Hotel and Lodging Association
Targeted institutions:
Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC)
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Finance Canada (FIN)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
House of Commons
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Government funding received:
Institution: Travel Alberta
Amount: 50000.00
Institution: Workforce Partnerships
Amount: 250000.00
Institution: Workers Compensation Board
Amount: 215000.00
Institution: Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission
Amount: 6599.00
Lobbying activity details:
Advocacy related to the renewal and continued federal funding of the International Convention Attraction Fund, including a request for a commitment of $10 million annually over four years.
Employment and Training - Support for immigration solutions for the hotel & hospitality sector.
Advocate for fair rules on short-term rentals
Emergency Preparedness and Response - inform policymakers about the role of hotels in providing accommodation during emergencies such as floods and wildfires.  The goal of this is to: 1) enhance the government's understanding of operational realities of providing accommodation during local emergencies, 2) support orderly and coordinated provision of accommodation to evacuees and first responders, 3) protect and enhance Canada's reputation as a tourist destination.