Increase in Canadian travel restrictions towards the United States observed in July
In a notable shift, Canadians have boycotted travel to the United States, leading to a substantial drop in air travel from July 2024 to July 2025. The decline in travel inquiries to the U.S. through Canada's largest airports was primarily due to increased COVID-19 restrictions, rising airline ticket prices, and heightened security measures at the U.S. border.
According to Statistics Canada, the total number of return air trips to Canada by Canadian residents from January to July 31, 2025, was 3,734,819, marking an 18.2% drop compared to the same period in 2024 (4,565,183 trips). The largest monthly drop, a 27% decrease, was observed in July 2025, with a total of 133,815 fewer return trips compared to the same month in 2024.
The decrease in Canadians returning from the United States via Canada's 10 largest airports was the most significant monthly drop so far this year. The exact number of airports included in the top 10 is not specified, but the largest drop was recorded at Edmonton airport, with a 40% decrease in July 2025. Meanwhile, Quebec City's Jean Lesage airport saw an increase in the number of Canadians returning from the United States in July 2025 compared to the same month in 2024, although the reasons for this increase are not specified.
The reasons for the boycott of travel to the United States by Canadians are not clear. The boycott gained ground in July 2025, but the number of Canadians returning from the United States via Canada's largest 10 airports in July 2024 is not specified. Similarly, the number of Canadians returning from the United States via these airports in the months prior to July 2025 is also not available.
As of July 31, 2025, Canadians have made over 830,000 fewer return trips from the United States through Canada's major airports compared to the same period in 2024. The boycott's impact on the travel industry and Canada-U.S. relations remains to be seen. Statistics Canada released data on August 11, 2025, showing the change in Canadians returning from the United States via Canada's 10 largest airports from 2024 to 2025. Further analysis and insights are expected in the coming weeks.
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