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  1. Under which Ontario legislation does TICO derive its authority to regulate the travel industry?

    Answer: Travel Industry Act, 2002

    TICO administers and enforces the Ontario Travel Industry Act, 2002, which governs the registration and conduct of travel agents and wholesalers.

  2. Which Ontario government ministry is responsible for overseeing TICO as a delegated administrative authority?

    Answer: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery

    TICO operates as a delegated administrative authority under the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery (formerly Ministry of Government and Consumer Services).

  3. TICO's Board of Directors is composed of representatives from which groups?

    Answer: Both travel industry representatives and consumer representatives

    TICO's Board includes both industry representatives (travel agents and wholesalers) and consumer representatives, balancing industry and public interests.

  4. What is the primary source of TICO's operating funding?

    Answer: Registration fees paid by travel registrants

    TICO is funded primarily through registration and renewal fees paid by registered Ontario travel agents and wholesalers, not taxpayer dollars.

  5. Which statement best describes TICO's legal status as an organization?

    Answer: A not-for-profit corporation designated under provincial law

    TICO is a not-for-profit corporation that has been designated as a delegated administrative authority by the Ontario government.

  6. What is the role of TICO's Registrar?

    Answer: To administer registration, compliance, and enforcement under the Travel Industry Act

    The Registrar is responsible for overseeing registration of travel agents and wholesalers, ensuring compliance, and taking enforcement action when needed.

  7. Which of the following is NOT part of TICO's core mandate?

    Answer: Promoting Ontario travel destinations internationally

    Promoting Ontario travel destinations internationally is a tourism promotion function handled by agencies like Destination Ontario, not TICO's regulatory mandate.