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Canadian Academic Association Issues Strong Warning on U.S. Travel

The advisory highlights risks of detention, border scrutiny, and data security concerns under Trump administration policies.

The sun sets behind the American and Canadian flags near the Blue Water Bridge border crossing between the two countries in Port Huron, Michigan, on April 3, 2025. Major US trade partners pilloried US President Donald Trump's global tariffs onslaught on April 3, but left the door open to negotiations as markets tumbled over fears his trade war would damage the world economy. (Photo by Geoff Robins / AFP) (Photo by GEOFF ROBINS/AFP via Getty Images)
Vehicles approach the United States border crossing as seen from Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle, Que., on April 10, 2025.

Overview

  • The Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) has advised academic staff to avoid non-essential travel to the U.S. due to heightened political and border risks.
  • The warning targets individuals from countries with tense U.S. relations, those critical of Trump policies, researchers with sensitive topics, and transgender academics.
  • CAUT emphasizes the need for academics to safeguard sensitive data on electronic devices when crossing the border to avoid potential breaches of confidentiality.
  • Reports of extended detentions, including that of Canadian academic Jasmine Mooney, underscore growing concerns about border practices under the Trump administration.
  • Cross-border travel from Canada to the U.S. has dropped by 32% in March 2025 compared to the previous year, reflecting the impact of strained diplomatic relations.