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Canadian boycott of US travel shows no sign of slowing

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heated

Sentiment

negative

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politics

Key topics

Canada-US relations

travel boycott

protest

Debate intensity20/100

Canadians are boycotting US travel in response to perceived US aggression, with commenters expressing support for the boycott and frustration with US policies.

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    11/14/2025, 1:44:07 AM

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    9 comments in Day 1

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    11/14/2025, 3:08:28 PM

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Discussion (9 comments)
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jleyank
5d ago
1 reply
The common internet meme is “Canadians have two modes. ‘Sorry’ and ‘You’ll be sorry.’” And the latter has been triggered. It’s a big world, tourism and travel is discretionary and people are pissed. There’s a goods boycott going on as well, with BABA as its acronym. This looks and feels like a significant shift in attitude, and it’s possible people here will realize there are reasonable and interesting alternatives.

And the US continues to pick at the scab, preventing it from healing.

retrac
5d ago
1 reply
For the first time in about a century there is uncertainty about the future of Canada's economic and security alignment.

It's like starting a business with your best friend. And now he's gone manic and has shown up at your doorstep at 2 am with a knife demanding the money he is convinced you owe him. Even if he gets better it won't be the same relationship again.

PaulKeeble
5d ago
This never goes back together, not with Canada nor any of the NATO countries. The shift that is happening internationally to move away from the USA will be mean the future relationship will be changed for at least decades. Everyone is working out how to put things together without the USA involved at all.
rich_sasha
5d ago
1 reply
I never skied that side of the pond, but why would Canadians go skiing in the US? Surely plenty/more snow in Canada, and just as much mountains?
mcphage
4d ago
> Surely plenty/more snow in Canada, and just as much mountains?

Most people go skiing where the ski resorts are.

bmitch3020
4d ago
A boycott is a form of protest. There's more than just a protest happening here. Foreigners are legitimately afraid to travel to the US after seeing stories of others being detained and treated inhumanely.
mig39
5d ago
I used to travel to the USA at least twice a year. These days I'm off to Europe instead.
jeromegv
5d ago
Yep. It’s been refreshing to see Canadians standing up.

Why go spend money somewhere that tries to bully you, tries to destroy your economy, threatens to invade you and become a state?

silexia
5d ago
Sounds like it's high time the US of A expands again.
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