Strengthening Vaughan’s thriving tourism industry

Tourism remains an important local economic driver
 
The City of Vaughan approved a dedicated, accountable and transparent Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) to support the City’s thriving tourism industry.
 
The growing tourism industry in Vaughan contributed $300 million to the City’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2018 and employs nearly 12,000 people.
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Mayor Bevilacqua welcomes federal funding

​Ongoing investments safeguard Vaughan communities from severe weather events

Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua issued the following statement, in response to today’s funding announcement of $16 million from Infrastructure Canada to support the City’s ability to better protect residents from natural hazards.

“The funding committed today will strengthen our resilience to climate change, while allowing Vaughan communities to better cope with severe weather events.
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Vaughan extends global presence as Smart City leader: Mayor Bevilacqua

City of Vaughan participates in 2019 Smart City Summit and Expo
 
Smart City initiatives are creating enhanced opportunities by improving the way data is collected, understood and utilized to safeguard and elevate the quality of life for citizens, as well as enhance the delivery of public services people and businesses rely on each day, Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua said. The Mayor’s comments come as the City takes part in the 2019 Smart City Summit and Expo in Taipei, Taiwan, from March 25 to 29.
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Vaughan advances Smart City agenda

Vaughan becomes first Canadian municipality to join US Ignite
 
The City of Vaughan has taken another important step forward to build on our success and advance an agenda to be a Smart City leader, Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua said. During a meeting of Council on March 19, Council endorsed Mayor Bevilacqua’s Member’s Resolution for the City of Vaughan to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with US Ignite and to join the organization’s Smart Gigabit Community.
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Mayor Bevilacqua recognizes International Day of La Francophonie

Vaughan celebrates the contributions of French-speaking citizens
 
Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua issued the following statement on International Day of La Francophonie:
 
“Today, we celebrate the French language with Vaughan’s Francophone community and recognize their unique cultural contributions to our diverse city.
 
“More than 580,000 Francophones live in Ontario and we are proud that many of them have chosen to call Vaughan home.
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