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Minister Chagger celebrates official opening of the Canada-China Year of Tourism


Ceremony showcases Chinese tourism and culture; Canada will close out the Year in China

TORONTO, March 21, 2018 /CNW/ - Canada has made building stronger and deeper people-to-people ties with China a priority. Through stronger ties, both countries will be able to attract more tourists and increase investments, which will create new jobs and drive growth.

The Honourable Bardish Chagger, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister of Small Business and Tourism, joined senior officials from the China National Tourism Administration for the opening ceremony, formally launching the Canada-China Year of Tourism.

Hosted by China's National Tourism Office in Toronto, the ceremony, held at Toronto's Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts,  featured tourism displays from several Chinese provinces, a unique Chinese kungfu performance and the lighting of the CN Tower in red to honour the colour of the flags of both countries? marking one of a number of events planned in both countries to celebrate the 2018 Canada-China Year of Tourism.

Quotes

"Canadian ties to China run deep ? almost 1.8 million Canadians have Chinese heritage and are an important part of the fabric of our diverse country; China is also our second-largest trade partner. I am proud to take part in this fabulous opening ceremony. Tourism is an important industry for both of our countries, and I look forward to the opportunities this Year will create on both sides of the Pacific. Last year, we welcomed a record number of Chinese visitors, and I expect that this year we will break that record easily. The benefits will be felt right across the country, as more and more Chinese visitors venture out of our vibrant cities to explore the great outdoors, and our rich and diverse cultural traditions, from coast to coast to coast."
? The Honourable Bardish Chagger, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister of Small Business and Tourism

Quick facts

Follow Minister Chagger on social media.
Twitter: @MinofSBT
Instagram: minofsbt

 

SOURCE Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada


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