US EditionPartial U.S. government shutdown blamed for NEXUS closure at Canadian airports
Multiple Canadian airports suspended NEXUS and Global Entry due to the U.S. government shutdown, causing potential delays for travelers on U.S.-bound flights, officials said.
- On Feb. 22, 2026, multiple Canadian airports suspended access to the NEXUS program and Global Entry pre-clearance for U.S.-bound flights until further notice, linking the suspension to the partial U.S. government shutdown.
- The Department of Homeland Security announced it would suspend Global Entry during the partial shutdown that began Feb. 14, and the Canada Border Services Agency confirmed the link.
- Travel industry estimates show Global Entry cuts customs time to 5 minutes, with NEXUS and expedited lanes offering similar benefits, according to authorities.
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection did not immediately respond on Sunday when asked, and Calgary said NEXUS is managed by CBP, as DHS later canceled the shutdown of TSA PreCheck.
- A CBSA spokeswoman said NEXUS and Global Entry operate by expediting crossings for pre-screened travelers, reflecting U.S. program closures linked to the partial government shutdown.
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NEXUS closure at Canadian airports blamed on U.S. government shutdown
Pearson International Airport warned Sunday that the NEXUS and Global Entry pre-clearance programs for U.S.-bound flights were unavailable with Vancouver International Airport blaming a similar problem on the “partial U.S. government shutdown.”
This suspension would be due to the partial closure of U.S. government services in connection with fiscal paralysis.
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