Girl Guides of Canada halt US trips over Trump immigration crackdown concerns
CANADA, AUG 9 – The Girl Guides of Canada halted U.S. trips over new border policies that may affect members with non-Canadian citizenship, amid a 33% drop in Canadian road trips to the U.S., officials said.
- Girl Guides of Canada is suspending upcoming trips to the United States due to concerns over border policy changes that may affect some members who hold non-Canadian citizenship.
- The suspension follows reports of issues at the U.S. border, including wrongful deportations and detentions of legal residents and 2SLGBTQ+ individuals.
- Statistics Canada reports a 33.1% decline in return trips by car from the U.S. in June compared to last year, indicating decreased Canadian travel to the U.S.
- Scouts Canada is not currently pausing U.S. trips but is monitoring the situation closely for potential changes.
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Girl Guides of Canada halt US trips over Trump immigration crackdown concerns
The Girl Guides of Canada, the Canadian equivalent of the Girl Scouts, is pausing all trips to the U.S. due to concerns about the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.In a statement to Scripps News, the organization said the decision was "rooted in our commitment to inclusivity and the safety of all our members," noting some of them hold citizenship from non-Canadian countries."At Girl Guides of Canada, we prioritize creating a safe, inc…
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