Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport

Michael Chan, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport

Michael Chan
Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport

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Overview

The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport supports delivery of high quality tourism and recreation experiences to Ontarians and visitors to Ontario. Promoting a sustainable, customer-focused tourism industry and an active population helps improve our quality of life, increase pride in our communities, and increase economic growth.

The ministry develops and encourages creation, innovation and participation in the arts, and sustains access to our cultural institutions. The ministry provides leadership and fosters community capacity in the conservation of Ontario’s cultural heritage and stimulates an environment in which our cultural industries can thrive and prosper. The ministry also promotes free and equitable access to information through Ontario’s public libraries.
 

Major Responsibilities

The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport:

  • Supports delivery of high quality tourism and cultural experiences to Ontarians and visitors to Ontario. Promoting a sustainable, customer-focused tourism industry helps improve our quality of life, increase pride in our communities, and increase economic growth.
  • Encourages the arts and cultural industries, protects Ontario's heritage and advances the public library system to maximize their contribution to the province's economic and social vitality.
  • Seeks to increase investment in Ontario's tourism industry.
  • Works in partnership with our agencies, attractions, boards and commissions, the tourism industry, other ministries, other levels of government and the private sector.
  • Supports the delivery and marketing of high-quality tourism experiences to Ontarians and visitors to Ontario.

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