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Conservatives call on Canada to restore visa requirement for Mexican tourists

Source: The Canadian Press via MSN

The federal Conservatives want the Trudeau government to restore a visa requirement for Mexican tourists as concerns mount about denied refugee claims. Asylum claims from Mexico have shot up in recent years and the rate of Mexican applicants who actually get refugee status is well below that of other countries.

United Announces Largest-Ever Expansion Into Canada This Summer

Source: Travel + Leisure

The airline will resume popular seasonal routes to Canada as well as increase flights to destinations with beloved national parks around the U.S. United saw a surge in interest from travelers on Canada flights in 2022 when the airline first announced a major partnership expansion with Air Canada. The codeshare agreement has been wildly popular ever since, as the two airlines introduced more than 260 daily flights between the U.S. and Canada last summer.

Long-awaited reports on controversial ArriveCAN app coming. What to expect

Source: Global News

Two long-awaited reports into the government’s controversial ArriveCAN app are set to be released soon. The reports by the Auditor General of Canada and the Office of the Procurement Ombud will come out over the coming days, with the former being released Feb. 12.

Brightline West rail project receives more funding

Source: Travel Weekly

The Department of Transportation has approved $2.5 billion in private activity bonds for the Brightline West high-speed rail project connecting Las Vegas and Southern California.

The 218-mile rail line will primarily run along the I-15 median with trains capable of reaching 186 mph or more, said the DOT, cutting the trip to two hours -- half the time to travel by car.

After ‘rare’ Air Canada plane door incidents, what airlines can do

Source: Global News

As the U.S. aircraft manufacturer Boeing continues to face multiple probes following a mid-air blowout incident on an Alaska Airlines plane earlier this month, a couple of unrelated and bizarre instances in the last two weeks on Air Canada flights involved passengers attempting to open cabin doors.

From Dollars to Loonies: Comparing the Cost of Living in the USA and Canada

Source: San Francisco Examiner

Comparing the cost of living in the USA and Canada is a valuable exercise for anyone planning a cross-border vacation or permanent relocation. The USA and Canada are chosen by millions of overseas visitors every year for their living standards, economic opportunities, and diverse scenery. But despite sharing a border, the financial landscapes of these neighboring nations often feel worlds apart.

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