On the recordJune 17, 2026
We saw an opportunity that says a lot of Canadians are no longer visiting down south.
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Rechie Valdez
Liberal Party of Canada
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ipolitics.caEditor's note · Context
Commenting on changing travel patterns for Canadians.
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