Canadian Duty-Free Stores Seek Federal Aid as Revenues Drop 60–80%

Industry leaders warn one third of outlets could close without urgent federal funding support

Overview

Frontier Duty Free Association and 15 border city mayors formally appealed to Ottawa for immediate cash support following a 60–80 percent revenue slump
President Tania Lee warned one third of the 32 Canadian duty-free outlets could shut their doors if the downturn persists
Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens reports duty-free sales at the Ambassador Bridge have fallen about 40 percent as Canadians curb discretionary U.S. trips
Small duty-free shops in Western and Eastern border communities are facing the steepest traffic losses, underlining their role as key local employers
The association is urging Ottawa to harmonize excise tax and export rules with U.S. duty-free policies to help Canadian stores compete