Overview

• Florida Governor Ron DeSantis dismissed claims of a Canadian travel boycott, citing 3.3 million Canadian tourists visiting the state in 2024.
• DeSantis highlighted Florida's overall 2024 tourism success, with a record-breaking 142 million visitors to the state.
• The governor joked about Canada's 32-year Stanley Cup drought, noting Florida teams have won four championships since 2004, including the Florida Panthers' 2024 win.
• Tensions between the U.S. and Canada have increased due to ongoing trade disputes, with some Canadians calling for boycotts of U.S. travel.
• Canada remains dominant in international hockey, recently winning the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament against the United States.