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10 Reasons MMBC Membership Matters
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10 Reasons MMBC Membership Matters

MMBC Communications2026-07-16T18:38:25-04:00July 13th, 2026|Advocacy, Government|

MMBC Strengthens National Voice
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MMBC Strengthens National Voice

MMBC Communications2026-04-08T11:48:32-04:00April 8th, 2026|Advocacy|

A United Call to Renew ICAF
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A United Call to Renew ICAF

MMBC Communications2026-02-05T12:08:01-05:00January 27th, 2026|Advocacy, Government|

MMBC Flags Sector Priorities to Prime Minister Carney
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MMBC Flags Sector Priorities to Prime Minister Carney

MMBC Communications2025-05-21T10:14:18-04:00May 21st, 2025|Advocacy, Government|

MMBC Welcomes 6 New Board Members
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MMBC Welcomes 6 New Board Members

MMBC Communications2025-03-28T10:15:05-04:00March 28th, 2025|Advocacy, Government|

MMBC’s Bold Advocacy Strategy for 2025
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MMBC’s Bold Advocacy Strategy for 2025

MMBC Communications2025-04-11T13:46:51-04:00March 13th, 2025|Advocacy, Government|

2024 Highlights and Looking Ahead to 2025
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2024 Highlights and Looking Ahead to 2025

MMBC Communications2024-12-17T14:28:10-05:00December 16th, 2024|Advocacy, Government|

Minister Freeland asked to extend ICAF support
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Minister Freeland asked to extend ICAF support

MMBC Communications2024-12-16T14:20:26-05:00October 28th, 2024|Advocacy, Government|

IRCC: Working to Enhance Communications
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IRCC: Working to Enhance Communications

MMBC Communications2024-10-28T08:44:34-04:00October 28th, 2024|Advocacy, Government|

Canada’s Business Events Sector Urges Federal Government to Avert Air Travel Disruption
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Canada’s Business Events Sector Urges Federal Government to Avert Air Travel Disruption

MMBC Communications2024-09-13T17:31:38-04:00September 13th, 2024|Advocacy, Government|

Visa requirements for Mexican travellers
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Visa requirements for Mexican travellers

MMBC Communications2024-02-29T18:24:54-05:00February 29th, 2024|Advocacy, Government|

Expect a Longer Recovery for Business Travel
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Expect a Longer Recovery for Business Travel

MMBC Communications2023-12-14T15:09:30-05:00December 14th, 2023|Advocacy, Government|

IRCC December 5 Webinar Recap
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IRCC December 5 Webinar Recap

MMBC Communications2023-12-14T14:32:18-05:00December 14th, 2023|Advocacy, Government|

Ottawa to Expedite Business Visitor Visas
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Ottawa to Expedite Business Visitor Visas

MMBC Communications2023-11-01T08:05:44-04:00November 1st, 2023|Advocacy, Government|

Chantal Sturk-Nadeau: Thriving outside the comfort zone
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Chantal Sturk-Nadeau: Thriving outside the comfort zone

MMBC Communications2023-08-25T19:59:22-04:00August 25th, 2023|Advocacy, Government, Industry Stories|

Federal Tourism Growth Strategy promises ‘whole-of-government’ approach
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Federal Tourism Growth Strategy promises ‘whole-of-government’ approach

MMBC Communications2023-07-05T13:24:41-04:00July 5th, 2023|Advocacy, Government|

Tourism Week 2023 Recap
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Tourism Week 2023 Recap

MMBC Communications2023-05-19T14:43:40-04:00May 19th, 2023|Advocacy, Government|

TOURISM WEEK 2023 Powered by Business Meetings & Events
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TOURISM WEEK 2023 Powered by Business Meetings & Events

MMBC Communications2023-04-21T11:54:02-04:00April 21st, 2023|Advocacy, Government|

Sharpening Our Engagement Strategy
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Sharpening Our Engagement Strategy

MMBC Communications2023-02-13T14:13:07-05:00February 13th, 2023|Advocacy, Government|

Advocacy Priorities for 2023
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Advocacy Priorities for 2023

MMBC Communications2023-01-23T12:08:34-05:00January 23rd, 2023|Advocacy, Government|

MMBC Chair Report: 2022 in Review
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MMBC Chair Report: 2022 in Review

MMBC Communications2022-12-19T09:07:58-05:00December 19th, 2022|Advocacy, Government|

What is the Future of Business Events?
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What is the Future of Business Events?

MMBC Communications2022-12-12T15:36:33-05:00December 8th, 2022|Advocacy, Government|

MMBC Adds Two New Board Members
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MMBC Adds Two New Board Members

MMBC Communications2022-11-24T11:22:00-05:00November 23rd, 2022|Advocacy|

MMBC Advocates on Parliament Hill
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MMBC Advocates on Parliament Hill

MMBC Communications2022-11-08T08:28:24-05:00November 7th, 2022|Advocacy, Government|

Hill Days: In-person Meetings With Federal MPs
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Hill Days: In-person Meetings With Federal MPs

MMBC Communications2022-10-17T09:51:25-04:00October 17th, 2022|Advocacy, Government|

Behind the Scenes at the Global Business Travel Association Canada Conference
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Behind the Scenes at the Global Business Travel Association Canada Conference

MMBC Communications2022-07-07T11:27:23-04:00July 7th, 2022|Government, Industry Stories|

MMBC Welcomes Six New Directors
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MMBC Welcomes Six New Directors

MMBC Communications2022-05-31T10:42:36-04:00May 30th, 2022|Advocacy, Government|

Minister Boissonnault’s Tourism Growth Strategy Roundtable
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Minister Boissonnault’s Tourism Growth Strategy Roundtable

MMBC Communications2022-05-30T15:30:21-04:00May 30th, 2022|Advocacy, Government|

MPI Ottawa: Insider Experiences
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MPI Ottawa: Insider Experiences

MMBC Communications2022-05-31T08:13:22-04:00May 30th, 2022|Advocacy, Government, Industry Stories|

New Study To Measure Business Events Impacts
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New Study To Measure Business Events Impacts

MMBC Communications2022-04-27T11:21:07-04:00April 26th, 2022|Advocacy, Government|

Regina Hotel Association Global Meetings Industry Day 2022 Event
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Regina Hotel Association Global Meetings Industry Day 2022 Event

MMBC Communications2022-04-27T11:25:48-04:00April 19th, 2022|Advocacy, Industry Stories|

Federal Supports Still Needed By Hardest-Hit Businesses
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Federal Supports Still Needed By Hardest-Hit Businesses

MMBC Communications2022-04-08T16:14:13-04:00April 8th, 2022|Advocacy, Government|

Leading the Way: Shoppers Drug Mart National Conference
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Leading the Way: Shoppers Drug Mart National Conference

MMBC Communications2022-03-24T08:45:07-04:00March 23rd, 2022|Advocacy, Government, Industry Stories|

Meeting Professionals International Toronto Holiday Gala 2021
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Meeting Professionals International Toronto Holiday Gala 2021

MMBC Communications2022-04-27T11:27:07-04:00March 23rd, 2022|Industry Stories|

GLOBAL MEETINGS INDUSTRY DAY 2022
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GLOBAL MEETINGS INDUSTRY DAY 2022

MMBC Communications2022-02-23T11:03:00-05:00February 23rd, 2022|Advocacy, Government|

Advocacy Achievements
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Advocacy Achievements

MMBC Communications2022-01-12T16:49:52-05:00January 12th, 2022|Advocacy, Government|

Industry Survey 2022
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Industry Survey 2022

MMBC Communications2022-01-13T12:33:28-05:00January 12th, 2022|Advocacy, Government|

2022 Board of Directors and Executive Team
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2022 Board of Directors and Executive Team

MMBC Communications2021-12-08T13:54:15-05:00December 7th, 2021|Advocacy, Government|

CanSPEP National Conference 2021
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CanSPEP National Conference 2021

MMBC Communications2021-11-23T12:36:32-05:00November 23rd, 2021|Industry Stories|

The Power of Conferences
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The Power of Conferences

MMBC Communications2021-11-12T10:05:41-05:00November 12th, 2021|Advocacy, Government|

Meetings Mean Business Canada Applauds Targeted Industry Support Measures
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Meetings Mean Business Canada Applauds Targeted Industry Support Measures

MMBC Communications2022-04-27T11:29:10-04:00October 22nd, 2021|Advocacy, Government|

Every Letter Counts: Ask Your MP For a Tailored Industry Survival Strategy
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Every Letter Counts: Ask Your MP For a Tailored Industry Survival Strategy

MMBC Communications2022-04-27T11:30:20-04:00October 7th, 2021|Advocacy, Government|

Meetings Mean Business Canada Ready To Work With Federal Government On Promised Industry Support
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Meetings Mean Business Canada Ready To Work With Federal Government On Promised Industry Support

MMBC Communications2022-04-27T11:31:33-04:00September 21st, 2021|Advocacy, Government|

U.S. Study: In-person Business Events Are Safer Than Most Daily Activities
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U.S. Study: In-person Business Events Are Safer Than Most Daily Activities

MMBC Communications2021-08-31T12:54:35-04:00August 31st, 2021|Advocacy, Government|

Resources For Travel To Canada
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Resources For Travel To Canada

MMBC Communications2021-08-24T08:12:04-04:00August 24th, 2021|Advocacy, Government|

Australia Rallies Events Industry With “It’s Our Best Shot” campaign
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Australia Rallies Events Industry With “It’s Our Best Shot” campaign

MMBC Communications2021-08-20T12:26:30-04:00August 20th, 2021|Advocacy, Government|

We Need a Coordinated Approach To Vaccine Mandates
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We Need a Coordinated Approach To Vaccine Mandates

MMBC Communications2024-06-20T22:57:40-04:00August 18th, 2021|Advocacy, Government|

COVID-19: Industry Research Roundup
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COVID-19: Industry Research Roundup

MMBC Communications2021-08-04T12:11:30-04:00August 4th, 2021|Advocacy, Government|

$500M Federal Tourism Relief Fund
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$500M Federal Tourism Relief Fund

MMBC Communications2022-04-27T11:35:47-04:00July 12th, 2021|Advocacy, Government|

Rebuilding: We’re in it Together!
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Rebuilding: We’re in it Together!

MMBC Communications2021-08-04T11:24:23-04:00July 8th, 2021|Advocacy, Government|

We Need a Plan to Reopen the Canada-U.S. Border
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We Need a Plan to Reopen the Canada-U.S. Border

MMBC Communications2021-06-09T08:35:39-04:00June 9th, 2021|Advocacy, Government|

Ottawa Extends Programs for Hardest Hit Businesses
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Ottawa Extends Programs for Hardest Hit Businesses

MMBC Communications2021-06-08T18:57:01-04:00June 3rd, 2021|Advocacy, Government|

Let’s Meet In Canada
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Let’s Meet In Canada

MMBC Communications2021-05-21T12:39:29-04:00May 21st, 2021|Advocacy, Government|

Events Industry Reaction to 2021 Federal Budget
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Events Industry Reaction to 2021 Federal Budget

MMBC Communications2021-05-10T13:45:30-04:00May 10th, 2021|Advocacy, Government|

Petition Supporting the Hardest Hit
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Petition Supporting the Hardest Hit

MMBC Communications2021-04-30T11:46:24-04:00April 30th, 2021|Advocacy, Government|

Federal Budget Promises Support for Visitor Economy
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Federal Budget Promises Support for Visitor Economy

MMBC Communications2021-04-20T17:03:11-04:00April 20th, 2021|Advocacy, Government|

GMID 2021 Wrap-up + What’s Next
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GMID 2021 Wrap-up + What’s Next

MMBC Communications2021-04-20T13:10:44-04:00April 20th, 2021|Advocacy, Government|

GMID 2021 Panel: How Will Business Events Reopen?
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GMID 2021 Panel: How Will Business Events Reopen?

MMBC Communications2021-04-02T10:14:58-04:00March 31st, 2021|Advocacy|

Safe Restart Plan Delivered To BC Government
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Safe Restart Plan Delivered To BC Government

MMBC Communications2021-03-25T15:44:42-04:00March 22nd, 2021|Advocacy, Government|

Register For Our GMID 2021 Virtual Event
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Register For Our GMID 2021 Virtual Event

MMBC Communications2021-03-24T12:57:28-04:00March 16th, 2021|Advocacy|

Australia’s Business Events Grants Program
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Australia’s Business Events Grants Program

MMBC Communications2021-03-11T12:34:34-05:00March 11th, 2021|Government|

Clark Grue receives MPI Toronto President’s Award
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Clark Grue receives MPI Toronto President’s Award

MMBC Communications2021-03-11T12:37:53-05:00March 5th, 2021|Advocacy|

Q1 Forecast: Provincial Initiatives, GMID + New Opportunities
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Q1 Forecast: Provincial Initiatives, GMID + New Opportunities

MMBC Communications2025-02-19T13:17:09-05:00January 12th, 2021|Advocacy, Government|

Onward: MMBC’s Strategic Goals For 2021
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Onward: MMBC’s Strategic Goals For 2021

MMBC Communications2025-02-19T13:17:11-05:00December 15th, 2020|Advocacy, Government|

MMBC Encouraged by Ottawa’s Fall Economic Statement
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MMBC Encouraged by Ottawa’s Fall Economic Statement

MMBC Communications2025-02-19T13:17:11-05:00December 2nd, 2020|Government|

A Look Back: MMBC’s Advocacy Work in 2020
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A Look Back: MMBC’s Advocacy Work in 2020

MMBC Communications2025-02-19T13:17:39-05:00November 26th, 2020|Advocacy|

STARTUPFEST: A 2020 Hybrid Success Story
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STARTUPFEST: A 2020 Hybrid Success Story

MMBC Communications2025-02-19T13:17:40-05:00November 25th, 2020|Industry Stories|

Next Steps: Rebuilding Demand for Business Events
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Next Steps: Rebuilding Demand for Business Events

MMBC Communications2025-02-19T13:17:41-05:00November 24th, 2020|Advocacy|

Imagine Van Gogh, Quebec City
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Imagine Van Gogh, Quebec City

MMBC Communications2025-02-19T13:17:41-05:00November 18th, 2020|Industry Stories|

Halifax promotes Meet Again campaign
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Halifax promotes Meet Again campaign

MMBC Communications2025-02-19T13:17:42-05:00November 10th, 2020|Industry Stories|

Advocacy 101: Make a personal connection
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Advocacy 101: Make a personal connection

MMBC Communications2025-02-19T13:17:42-05:00November 3rd, 2020|Advocacy, Industry Stories|

New Solutions for a Changed World
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New Solutions for a Changed World

MMBC Communications2025-02-19T13:17:43-05:00October 30th, 2020|Advocacy|

MEET AGAIN: Stories That Mean Business
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MEET AGAIN: Stories That Mean Business

MMBC Communications2025-02-19T13:17:43-05:00October 28th, 2020|Advocacy, Industry Stories|

Throne Speech promises relief for hard-hit tourism and travel industry
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Throne Speech promises relief for hard-hit tourism and travel industry

MMBC Communications2025-02-19T13:17:44-05:00September 24th, 2020|Advocacy, Government|

MMBC Webinar Roundup: How To Get Business Events Back on Track
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MMBC Webinar Roundup: How To Get Business Events Back on Track

MMBC Communications2025-02-19T13:17:44-05:00September 18th, 2020|Advocacy|

MMBC welcomes Chrystia Freeland as Minister of Finance
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MMBC welcomes Chrystia Freeland as Minister of Finance

MMBC Communications2025-02-19T13:17:46-05:00August 19th, 2020|Government|

Meetings Mean Business Canada | August Update
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Meetings Mean Business Canada | August Update

MMBC Communications2025-02-19T13:17:46-05:00August 18th, 2020|Advocacy|

Meetings Mean Business Canada | Alberta Announcement
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Meetings Mean Business Canada | Alberta Announcement

MMBC Communications2025-02-19T13:17:46-05:00August 18th, 2020|Advocacy, Government|

Meetings Mean Business Canada | Letter Writing Campaign
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Meetings Mean Business Canada | Letter Writing Campaign

MMBC Communications2025-02-19T13:17:47-05:00July 28th, 2020|Advocacy, Government|