Lobbying registration dated 2026-02-02
Registrant: Elizabeth McMahon
Client: Hotel Association of Canada
Targeted institutions:
Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Transport Canada (TC)
Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Justice Canada (JC)
Finance Canada (FIN)
House of Commons
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
Privy Council Office (PCO)
Senate of Canada
Health Canada (HC)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Government funding received:
Lobbying activity details:
Building a competitive investment climate through targeted fiscal measures to stimulate private sector investment in hotels
Advocating for $10 million in funding annually over four years for the International Convention Attraction Fund to strengthen Canada’s ability to compete for high-value global events.
Transportation - proposed new international bilateral air routes with Canada. 

Consideration of airport rents at formerly owned federal airports across Canada.
Enhance tourism infrastructure and funding for Destination Canada
Ensure the Temporary Foreign Worker Program is responsive to labour market needs
Domestic workforce strategy, better alignment of youth employment programs with the hotel industry, connecting newcomers to hotel career
Engage with the Federal Government on proposed new or amended taxation laws with respect to short-term accommodations.
Fraudulent Hotel Bookings through temporary resident visa applications
Access to CMHC financing for mixed use hotel/housing developments, higher Capital Cost Allowance rate for staff housing
Regulations and policies regarding fees to SOCAN and Re:Sound