Experts: Drop in Canada-U.S. tourism

Figures from Statistics Canada show that in April and May 2025, tourist travel by car and air between the U.S. and Canada continued to decline in both directions compared to 2024 levels.

These McGill experts are available to comment on this subject:

Vivek Astvansh, Associate Professor, Desautels Faculty of Management, can speak to how the tariff battles between the two countries are affecting businesses and consumers.
vivek.astvansh [at] mcgill.ca (English)

Diya Jiang, PhD candidate and course lecturer, Department of Political Science, has expertise in public opinion and international political economy. Diya.jiang [at] mcgill.ca (English, French)

Julian Karaguesian, Faculty Lecturer, Department of Economics, can speak to international trade, including tourism, tariff policy and other economic issues.
julian.karaguesian [at] mcgill.ca (English, French)