The Tourism Growth Program (TGP) is a key element of the new Federal Tourism Growth Strategy, which builds on Canada's inherent strengths and unique qualities while using a whole-of-government approach to realize the full potential of the tourism industry.
With $108 million in federal funding, the TGP is delivered by Canada's regional development agencies over three years, starting in 2023–24. The program supports Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities, small and medium-sized businesses and not-for-profit organizations in developing local, community-level tourism products and experiences to help more domestic and international visitors discover all that Canada has to offer.
The Government of Canada's seven regional development agencies deliver this program, given that their mandate is to promote regional economic development.
The TGP funds projects that provide added value to existing activities in the tourism industry and focus on business and economic growth. Indigenous tourism is a priority under the TGP, and approximately 15% of TGP funding support Indigenous-led tourism initiatives.
The TGP helps leverage tourism opportunities in communities, including those that are rural and remote. The program also complements support for the tourism industry provided through other federal, provincial and territorial programs.
Atlantic Canada
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Quebec
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Northern Ontario
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)
Southern Ontario
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario)
Prairie provinces
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)