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Air and land arrivals: February data show Canadians still travelling less to the U.S., overseas visitors rebounding
Statistics Canada’s 23 April release shows Canadian outbound trips down 5.5 % year-on-year in February 2026, driven by a 12.5 % fall in U.S. car travel, while inbound visits to Canada rose 6.3 %, led by U.S. and Asian travellers. The data, now drawn from CBSA’s upgraded handheld devices, highlight shifting patterns that mobility and travel managers must track ahead of the summer peak.
CBSA to unveil Port of Québec infrastructure upgrade, signalling smoother cruise and cargo passenger flows
CBSA will announce an infrastructure upgrade for the Port of Québec on 24 April, expected to add modern inspection facilities for cruise passengers and cargo. The investment should ease peak-season bottlenecks and improve clearance times for international crew, business visitors and shipments, benefiting corporate mobility programmes.
Canada Cuts Study Permit Wait to 3 Weeks for Indian Applicants
IRCC’s April 15 update shows study-permit processing for Indian applicants down to three weeks—the fastest in more than a year—while visitor-visa and super-visa waits also shrink. Work-permit times rose slightly, underscoring selective triage. Universities and businesses that rely on Indian enrolment should urge applicants to file quickly and meet new proof-of-funds rules.
Ottawa Injects CAD 1.9 Million to Boost Alberta’s Year-Round Visitor Economy
During National Tourism Week, PrairiesCan committed CAD 1.9 million to eight Alberta projects that expand Indigenous, rural and heritage tourism offerings. The funding seeks to generate year-round travel demand, safeguard jobs and prepare the province for FIFA 2026 visitor surges—benefiting airlines, hotels and corporate travel planners.