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Ottawa proposes 24/7 surveillance of Canada-U.S. border, new 'strike force' to stave off tariff threat

Source: CBC News via MSN

The federal government is promising a suite of measures to disrupt the flow of fentanyl and strengthen 24/7 surveillance of the Canada-U.S. border — including outfitting the RCMP with helicopters, drones and mobile surveillance towers and creating a new joint "strike force" to go after organized crime.

The drive to strengthen border security follows Trump's threat to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all Canadian imports, which he claimed was in response to concerns about border security, migrants and illegal drugs, especially fentanyl. Tariffs at that level could devastate Canada's economy.

CTA Submits Stiff ‘No Fault’ Flight Disruption Rules

Source: OpenJaw

New regulations proposed by the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) on Friday Dec. 20, aim to give airline passengers significantly more reparations in the event of flight disruptions.

The rules put forth that airlines should provide meals and accommodations for passengers affected by delays of two hours or more, irrespective of the reason behind the disruption

10 Wildcards to Watch Over the Next Year: What Could Shake Up the Timeshare Industry?

Source: Resort Trades

As much as we’d all love a crystal ball that accurately predicts the future, the truth is, some events come out of nowhere and change everything. These are the “wildcards”—those unpredictable events or shifts that can throw the timeshare industry, and the world at large, off course. Although many of these have some historical precedence, the fact remains that history tends to repeat itself. The best we can do is stay informed, watch the signs, and prepare.

Banff and Lake Louise brace for more visitors

in 2025 as Jasper rebuilds

Source: Global News

The ripple effect of the wildfire that devastated the town of Jasper last summer could continue to reverberate through Alberta’s tourism sector in 2025, industry insiders say.

Jasper is rebuilding, and both the park and townsite are open for business heading into 2025. But visitors planning a trip there are being encouraged to confirm beforehand which services will be available.

Canada Post says ‘significant’ backlog

will be cleared before Christmas

Source:Global News

After a month-long strike, Canada Post is continuing to ramp up its operations and the postal service expects that most of its backlog of deliveries will be cleared before Christmas.

Canada Post workers returned to the job on Tuesday after they were ordered by the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) to end the countrywide strike.

Cuba Tourism Struggles As Blackouts And Shortages Deter Visitors

Source: Reuters

As blackouts, food, fuel and labor shortages in Cuba grow more acute by the day, a trip to the Caribbean island has become a hard sell.

Cuban government statistics tell the story: Earlier this week, Tourism Minister Juan Carlos Garcia said Cuba saw 2.2 million international visitors this year, well short of its original goal of 3.2 million and less than half of pre-pandemic levels.

Canada - which sends more tourists to Cuba than any other country - is now telling its citizens to "exercise a high degree of caution in Cuba due to shortages of basic necessities including food, medicine and fuel."

How To Live With The Languishing Loonie And Still Travel

Source: Travel Industry Today

A BMO survey this fall found 79% of Canadians planned to cut back on holiday spending this year, including when it comes to vacations.

Nearly one-third said the cost of international travel – including airplane tickets, lodging and gas – is now too expensive for their budgets, while around 45% said travel is a lower priority as they manage day-to-day expenses.

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