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Some relief for those in the resource-based tourism industry as they continue to get hit hard by COVID-19 restrictions and the closure of the Canada/US border.
The Ontario government is waving licensing fees for bear hunting and baitfish harvesters and dealers.
Land Use Fees for Commercial Outpost Camps, Bear Management Area fees and Baitfish Harvest Area fees have also been suspended.
The province believes outfitters will save a total of $1.3 million with the support.
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry provided $1.2 million in similar aid last year.
