9 h. ago U.S. clarifies new April registration rules, including for some Canadians

The U.S. has released its rules that will require various foreign nationals, including some Canadians, to register with the government, and they take effect April 11.

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11 h. ago What airlines are doing to navigate a drop in Canadian demand for U.S. travel

Scaled-back marketing, lower prices and advertising non-American destinations are all in play

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15 h. ago U.S. to force Canadians visiting for over 30 days to register as 'aliens'

Canadians who plan to visit the United States for longer periods will soon need to register their information with President Donald Trump's government.In an email statement sent on Wednesday, a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed that effective April 11, certain Canadians planning to visit the U.S. for longer than 30 days will be required to complete an "alien registration form" and get fingerprinted."The Department of Homeland Security fully supports this rule, which aligns with the Trump Administration's ongoing efforts to enhance the safety and security of the United States," said the spokesperson.The DHS notes that this rule will not affect Canadians visiting for less than 30 days. It also won't impact Canadians who are part of the Nexus program or those travelling under the Visa Waiver Program, as these travellers have already submitted their biometric identification as part of the programs."This measure is in compliance with statutory alien reg...

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38 h. ago Airline cuts promo of U.S. destinations as 'Canadians may view this negatively'

Porter Airlines said it's shifting its marketing focus and reducing promotions for its U.S. destinations.The airline, headquartered in Toronto and launched in 2006, currently flies to 16 cities in the U.S. However, with the uncertainty brought on by the U.S.-Canada trade war, Porter Airlines said it's cutting back on promoting its destinations in the U.S.In an email statement, a representative said, "We've scaled back marketing our U.S. destinations, as some Canadians may view this negatively."A quick look at the airline's social media reveals a shift in focus toward promoting domestic destinations in the past few weeks."We are at the point of the winter season when capacity transitions to summer schedules, where 75 per cent of our peak capacity is planned for domestic routes," they stated.In response to tariffs and U.S. President Donald Trump's comments about Canada becoming the 51st state, several Canadians have said they've cancelled their U.S. trips.Travel agency Flight Cen...

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38 h. ago Canadians are shunning car trips to the U.S. due to tariffs, weak loonie

56 per cent of Canadians said they were ready to cancel or avoid travel to the U.S., according to a February Leger poll

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59 h. ago Canadians travelling to the U.S. may be affected by new registration requirements

Here's what we know about the travel policy that came into effect Mar. 9

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62 h. ago Number of Canadians travelling to U.S. plummets amid threats

Canadians may have also opted to stay home due to the weak loonie making travel to the U.S. more expensive

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62 h. ago Canadian travel to US plummets amid tariff, statehood threats: StatsCan

The annual drops in January and February were the first and second since March 2021

Economics

5 d. ago Canadian passports will now arrive in 30 days or they're free

Service Canada is making Canadians a bold promise about passport renewal: If your travel document isn’t processed in 30 business days, you'll get a full refund.In addition to guaranteed processing times, Service Canada announced the launch of online passport renewal. These changes were announced on Friday, March 7, by Minister of Citizens' Services Terry Beech as the department aims to focus on efficiency and accountability."We are modernizing service delivery and improving the passport program to reduce wait times and costs while ensuring Canadians can access the support they need without unnecessary barriers," said Stéphane Lauzon, parliamentary secretary to the Minister of Citizens' Services.In December 2024, eligible Canadians could participate in a government pilot program allowing them to renew their passport online.Starting later this year, Canadians who submit a complete passport application online, in person or by mail can expect t...

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5 d. ago Curling centres offer a welcoming break during your Canadian vacation

The elements required for curlers' post-game social time usually also are available to visitors to a Canadian curling centre

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5 d. ago Canadian travel to U.S. takes unprecedented nosedive amid trade war

As trade tensions bring uncertainty between Canada and the U.S., one travel agency says it's seen a steep drop in the number of Canadians booking American trips.Amra Durakovic, head of communications for Flight Centre Travel Group Canada, said that although the U.S. is a popular destination for Canadian travellers, more are choosing to cancel or forgo their trips south of the border.Durakovic said Flight Centre has noticed a 20 per cent increase in cancellations of trips from Canada to the U.S. Many Canadians are even willing to pay high cancellation fees.People from Ontario cancelling U.S. travel plans over political tensions https://t.co/F51fp34TmU— blogTO (@blogTO) February 16, 2025"We looked more granular into our data for Flight Centre, and we noticed that for the month of February, when we compare 2025 to 2024, there's actually a 40 per cent decrease in bookings from Canada to the U.S.," she said. "And this really aligns more broadly with industry tre...

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6 d. ago Canadian leisure travel to U.S. down 40% in February, Flight Centre says

A combination of anger over U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff and annexation threats and a weak Canadian dollar have Canadian tourists avoiding the U.S.

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6 d. ago Shopping in the U.S.? What Canadians should know about the new 25% surtax

Thanks to tariffs, Canadians who cross-border shop and those returning from travel in the U.S. will be paying a hefty surtax on their purchases at the border

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7 d. ago Canadians’ travel to U.S. continues to drop amid weak loonie, tariffs

Air Canada has announced a decrease of 10 per cent in flights to three sun destinations, while Flair Airlines says U.S.-bound flights are down by 24 per cent for March.

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7 d. ago Seniors invited to unlock ‘timeless Japan’ in new group tour

Canadian travel operator's 17-day itinerary tailored for travellers over 55

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8 d. ago Canadian travel industry urged to stand up to U.S. tariffs: ‘TIME TO ACT IS NOW’

The ripple effect of trade barriers has caused a drop in cross-border travel

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1 week ago Some Canadians are choosing Mexico over U.S. for spring break. What to know before you go

Concerns about water safety linger after hundreds of vacationers recently fell ill at a resort in Mexico. Here's how to stay safe.

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1 week ago Precarious recovery for Canada’s real estate market is underway

RBC Economics predicts home sales to follow historical averages should mortgage rates continue to drop.

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2 w. ago Canadian travellers are changing plans due to increased costs: Survey

It appears that rising costs have prompted Canadian travellers to cool their jets. The 2025 Blue Cross Travel Study reveals that 81% of Canadian travellers have changed their travel habits due to rising costs – a 12% increase from last year. “As financial pressures continue to impact how Canadians travel, the weak dollar is adding […]

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2 w. ago Canadian travellers choosing everywhere from Nova Scotia to Vietnam over U.S.

So where are Canadian travellers headed as travel experts notice a shift away from U.S. destinations during this sensitive time in Canada-U.S. relations? According to Flight Centre Canada, it depends on what you’re interested in. The company found 42% of Canadians who are interested in kid-friendly experiences, with a mix of adventure, nature and cultural […]

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