Former Niagara MPP to Helm Tourism Recovery Task Force

Monday, 1 March 2021 04:35

By Tami Jeanneret

A familiar face will head the task force designed to help our struggling tourism industry weather the pandemic.

Tim Hudak has been chosen to helm the new panel

Hudak began his career in politics in 1995 when he was first elected to represent the then riding of Niagara South.

He also served as the head of the Ontario Conservative Party for five years

Hudak is the current CEO of the Ontario Real Estate Association

The province says more details will be released on the new task force in the coming days.

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