International Trade committee  We've developed a website called crossingmadeeasy.com. That was actually through the western hemisphere travel initiative. It's been brought back to life because we're trying to get to those people. Our phones in our office do ring off the hook from Americans who are confused. We spend a lot of time walking them through how they can cross.

International Trade committee  I think the continued support for the tourism industry is essential. We're seeing businesses suffer from not only the lack of visitation from the U.S. market, but from people's pocketbooks being so affected by inflation and rising prices. Businesses are worried about paying back their CEBA loans.

International Trade committee  I would choose the same response.

International Trade committee  I think what the industry needs to hear is what the benchmarks are that need to be achieved before these types of restrictions can be removed. I think having that information, and having that communicated and shared, would help the industry know how to plan and know what to expect.

International Trade committee  My name is Lynnette Bain, and I am the vice-president of destination development with Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island. We are the official destination marketing organization for the regional tourism industry. As a not-for-profit organization, we are dedicated to promoting and selling Windsor, Essex and Pelee Island as a remarkable destination for tourists, convention-goers and business travellers.