Canada is disappointed that another potential need for travel to the US appears

The number of Canadians going to the US continues to decline, especially for land travel. In line with the decline, new policies appear. Registration of I-94 for Canada crossing to the United States causing concernBut it is meant for Canadians to plan to stay in the United States longer than 30 days.

Other requirements may come soon for Canadians to cross the border to the United States, again, for longer accommodation. We will study current conversations around new technologies that may be on the US border. We will take a closer look at the details and how it can change the journey for the Canadians.

In addition, we will disclose other policy changes that could affect Canadians who went to the United States, as well as some major statistics related to Canada-US travel.

New biometric technology may be introduced for Canadians who crossed to the United States with land travel

Canada may face additional obstacles as they pass through US Customs in the future. Currently, it is a simple passport check, together with basic questions for land tourists. New technologies can be introduced to modify this process, which includes face biometric. This will be an enhanced version of identifying tourists who go beyond America.

So, what exactly is a biometric face? It was not completely new, as it had been in force since the early 2000s. Biometric technology enhances tourist data crossing the boundaries, combining biological details and behaviors to verify one’s identity.

Defer Customs and US border protectionBiometrics break down and show positive signs, especially in the airport.

“As a law enforcement tool, the biometric removing has made an amazing decision. The case at the point is an incident that occurred in May at Chicago O’Hare International Airport involving a Polish national couple on an airplane. Biographical information did not reveal anything insulting, but as a careful check -in, officers using the pair of mobile devices to take the pair’s fingerprint.

This test involves the features of individual faces crossing the borders. The face of life is then compared to the biometric template, or other images that have been stored. This makes it easier for border officers to distinguish pure matches and prevent fraudsters.

There is no timetable for when this is set to happen.

Canadian land travel to the US has dipped with the lowest record

The number of tourists from Canada to the United States continues to decline. In March, the numbers dropped by 34% compared to March 2024, especially for land travel. Air travel numbers instead dipped 13.5% compared to March 2024. Canada who went to the United States continued to show signs of trouble, in a three-month decrease.

According to estimates, a 30% decline could result in a $ 6 billion loss for the US economy.

The proposed visa free bill can put Canadian snow birds comfortably if approved

With a declining number, there is Bills that drove Canada’s journey to the US. The bill is promoting longer in the United States, especially for older birds, with homes or rentals.

The hope is that if the bill is approved, the US will see a huge economic growth – which is now declining from Canadian tourism.