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Ministry of Tourism and Recreation Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. M. 35).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Ontario
Document type
Legislation
Date
1990 (2010)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Forestry, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Institution Recreational forest Tourism
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The purpose of the present Act is to ensure the continuation of the Ministry of Tourism and Recreation. In particular, the Ministry shall, a) promote tourism and recreation in Ontario to residents of Ontario and other jurisdictions; b) cause the Ministry to stimulate employment and income opportunities through the effective development of tourism and recreation; c) encourage and support the use of parks, tourist facilities and attractions in Ontario; d) ensure that adequate opportunities are available to all residents of Ontario to pursue recreational, sports and fitness activities appropriate to their needs and interests; e) provide recreational, sports and fitness resources to municipalities and to provincial recreational and sports organizations; and f) encourage and promote improvement in the standards of accommodation, facilities and services offered to the travelling and vacationing public. The text consists of 12 sections.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.on.ca