{"id":325924,"date":"2025-08-07T19:03:22","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T19:03:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/325924\/"},"modified":"2025-08-07T19:03:22","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T19:03:22","slug":"girl-guides-of-canada-suspends-u-s-trips-over-restrictions-safety-concerns-national","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/325924\/","title":{"rendered":"Girl Guides of Canada suspends U.S. trips over restrictions, safety concerns – National"},"content":{"rendered":"

Girl Guides of Canada says it is pausing all trips to the U.S. starting next month over concerns some members could be impacted by border changes<\/a> put in place by the Trump administration.<\/a><\/p>\n

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In an email to Global News, the organization said it had made the decision to pause U.S.-bound trips as of Sept. 1 \u201cafter careful consideration.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThis decision is rooted in our commitment to inclusivity and the safety of all our members,\u201d Girl Guides<\/a> wrote. \u201cAt Girl Guides of Canada, we prioritize creating a safe, inclusive and accepting environment for all members. These values extend to the travel experiences we offer.\u201d<\/p>\n

The organization did not say how long the pause will last, but said it affects both previously approved and future trips.<\/p>\n

Previously-approved trips are not cancelled, the group said, and will instead travel to alternative destinations.<\/p>\n

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Girl Guides says recent restrictions \u201cput on equal entry\u201d into the U.S. prompted the change, saying some members who may hold citizenship from non-Canadian countries could be impacted by the Trump administration\u2019s new rules.<\/p>\n

The federal government in April updated its travel advisory<\/a> for the U.S., advising people to co-operate and be \u201cforthcoming\u201d when speaking with authorities at the border crossing, adding they could face detention if denied entry.<\/p>\n

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Canadians were told to \u201cexpect scrutiny\u201d when crossing ports of entry and to expect questioning and potential search of their electronic devices.<\/p>\n

\u201cComply and be forthcoming in all interactions with border authorities,\u201d the advisory read. \u201cIf you are denied entry, you could be detained while awaiting deportation.\u201d<\/p>\n

President Donald Trump also signed a travel ban<\/a> in June, which was placed on citizens from 12 predominantly African and Middle Eastern countries, including Iran, Somalia, Afghanistan and Libya.<\/p>\n

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