The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) introduced a new system to make international flight connections much faster at major national airports. The Free Flow International-to-International Transit program allows international travellers to skip in-person border check-ins entirely when transiting through Canada. Instead of stopping at customs, travellers can go straight to their next departure gate. Commercial airlines will automatically share necessary passenger travel deta

A new Statistics Canada report shows that real tourism gross domestic product grew by 0.5% in the first quarter of 2026. This growth outpaced the broader Canadian economy, where overall real gross domestic product increased by just 0.1%. Total tourism spending in Canada reached 28.4 billion dollars during the quarter. International visitor spending rose by 0.9%, which helped offset a 0.2% drop in domestic spending by Canadian residents. The sector also added jobs, with touris

Statistics Canada released new data showing mixed trends for international travel in April 2026. Trips to Canada by United States residents rose 6.9% year over year to 1.5 million visits. This growth was driven by a 6.8% increase in automobile trips and a 7.8% jump in air arrivals. In contrast, overseas resident arrivals fell 6.7% compared to the same month last year. This drop was led by fewer visitors coming from Europe and Asia. For Canadians travelling abroad, return trip

The Canadian Government is making travel easier for eligible citizens from Indonesia and Malaysia. Starting May 26, 2026, select travellers from these countries can apply for an electronic travel authorization instead of a traditional visa. This rule applies to individuals who held a Canadian visa in the last 10 years or currently hold a valid United States visa. Eligible travellers must enter or transit through Canada by air to use this streamlined process. Immigration Minis

The Federal Government is moving to update immigration rules to allow for the digital capture of passport information. This technology would allow applicants to scan their electronic passports (ePassports) remotely to automatically fill out their forms. By using this system, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) aims to reduce manual data entry errors and verify the authenticity of travel documents when an application is submitted. While the new process adds an

The Canada Border Services Agency announced it has paused all deportations to the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar due to dangerous conditions in those countries. The temporary measure applies to anyone facing removal from Canada, except those convicted of serious crimes or linked to security threats. Officials say the situation has become too risky for civilians across these nations. The suspension will stay in place until conditions improve and the risk to

Prince Edward Island saw exceptional tourism performance in 2025, welcoming 1.87 million visitors, a 10% increase over the previous year. Visitor spending jumped 12.4%, outpacing the national average of 4.4%. The province recorded 1,126,108 paid overnight stays, its highest total ever. Four coastal regions reached new milestones, while shoulder-season travel increased 18% since 2019. Food and beverage receipts grew 6%, golf rounds rose 155, and museum visits climbed 29%. Tou

Canada saw a decrease in international arrivals in December 2025, with combined figures for returning residents and foreign visitors down 12.7% from the previous year. Statistics Canada reported that 4.6 million people entered the country by air and automobile, continuing an 11-month streak of year-over-year declines. Non-resident air arrivals totalled 752,700, down 1.1%, driven primarily by an 8.9% drop in U.S. visitors, though overseas travellers increased by 6.6%. Canadia

Canada's tourism industry posted solid gains in the third quarter of 2025, with tourism GDP climbing 0.9% despite ongoing trade tensions with the United States. The sector outpaced the broader economy, which grew just 0.5% during the same period. Accommodation and transportation industries led the expansion, while domestic tourism spending reached $20.8 billion. International visitor spending rebounded after a sharp decline in Q2, though many Canadians shifted their travel p

According to a new Statistics Canada report , October 2025 marked a turning point for cross-border travel as US visitors to Canada rose 3.0% year-over-year, ending an eight-month decline. Meanwhile, overseas arrivals jumped 11.7%, driven by European and Asian travellers, with France, the UK, and China leading source countries. However, Canadian trips abroad fell sharply by 18.4%, particularly automobile trips to the US, which dropped 30.2%. The data reflect shifting travel pa

A significant shift in Canadian travel patterns has emerged as new research reveals a dramatic decline in cross-border trips to the United States. According to the Angus Reid Institute, only 10% of Canadians made multiple trips south in the past year, down from 19% in 2023. The drop comes as two-thirds of Canadians call new US fingerprinting requirements for stays exceeding 29 days "invasive," while 70% express discomfort with winter travel plans. Safety concerns, political

Statistics Canada reported changes in international travel patterns for August 2025, with overseas visitor arrivals to Canada increasing 9.2% year-over-year, driven primarily by growth from European and Asian markets. In contrast, US resident trips to Canada declined 1.4%, marking the seventh consecutive month of year-over-year decreases. Canadian travel to the United States dropped significantly by 29.7%, resulting in a rare occurrence where more US residents visited Canada

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