By: Randy Thoms and Sheri Leviski
2009-04-28
07:49:31
Ontario's tourism Minister Monique Smith admits its going to be a challenging time for tourist operators in northwestern Ontario.
Some operators have already stated they won't be opening this year.
Smith says the province is trying to help the industry as best it can.
Smith says the operators should also be able to take advantage of tax cuts to small businesses introduced earlier in the provincial budget.
Ministry representatives will be in Kenora on Wednesday to discuss proposed tourism regions.
A larger tourism region for all of Northern Ontario is being pitched by the Minister's office.