MIL OSI Translation. Canadian French to English –
Source: Government of Canada – in French 1
Press release
September 24, 2024 – Belém (Brazil)
As the leading forum for cooperation among major economies, the Group of Twenty (G20) plays an important role in global governance and strengthening multilateral cooperation to address major global challenges. The G20 Summit includes a ministerial meeting attended by tourism ministers from member countries and other key nations.
The Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, the Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, recently participated in the successful 2024 G20 Tourism Ministers Meeting in Belém, Brazil.
Tourism ministers came together to share best practices, foster international collaboration, and drive economic growth and mutual cultural understanding through tourism. This year, addressing climate change was a major topic of discussion. Minister Ferrada shared Canada’s perspective on climate change, from mild winters to wildfires, which pose an existential threat to tourism. She also engaged in in-depth discussions on tourism sustainability and workforce challenges in the sector, including training and recruitment.
Minister Ferrada represented Canada at several other events on the margins of the ministerial meeting. She notably took part in the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Public-Private Dialogue, where participants discussed priorities and concerns, identified opportunities for mutual support and strengthened public-private partnerships. Minister Ferrada spoke on behalf of Canada at the UN Tourism Sustainability Forum, which discussed how countries can work together to advance inclusive and sustainable tourism globally. Finally, the Minister held bilateral meetings with key partners and allies, including representatives from the United States, Japan, Germany and Italy.
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“Tourism brings people and nations together. This year, at the G20 Tourism Ministers’ Meeting, my counterparts and I reiterated our commitment to making tourism a sustainable and future-proof industry. To achieve this, we must develop tourism in an informed manner while combating climate change. Canada will continue to demonstrate leadership on the world stage and work with all other countries to make tourism a force for good.” – The Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec
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