Meanwhile,
Quiet return vacation border:
The return of the construction holidays promises to be quieter than usual on the Canadian-American border. For example, Customs officials have noted less weeks for several weeks because of the trade war between Canada and the United States.
Since January, the border services agency has observed a decrease in traffic by 31 % in all of its positions. Similarly, This is largely because Quebecers shed their southern neighbors.
For solidarity with Quebecers. Meanwhile, because we do not agree with the policies of the American administration
testifies a cyclist met in Stanstead. Consequently, I come from the Laurentians. Similarly, so we used to go for a little tour in the United States to pedal in the spring. We didn’t do it
he continues.
Positive for traders – Quiet return vacation border
If Quebecers are more cautious at the idea quiet return vacation border of crossing the border. the local tourism industry benefits. The Auberge Le Sunshine, in Stanstead, saw its turnover increase by 15 % this summer.
The co -owner of this inn, Jean des Rosiers, hopes that these new travel habits will persist. We woke up, then we said to ourselves: “Listen, we may have dependent, a little. What can we do with us, precisely, closer to us?” Then people discover new resources
he underlines.
Jean des Rosiers records an increase in turnover of 15 % this summer. More Quebecers stay in the country, but Americans and Ontarians are also more numerous.
Photo : Radio-Canada / Alexandra Duchaine
Loans for higher traffic
This Saturday, there was only one handful of motorists who crossed the border. Normally, motorists can wait in line for 45 minutes.
It remains nevertheless an occupied period. according to the director of the border district is of the border services agency of Canada, Michel Bégin: Back from the construction holidays, hundreds of travelers are called in Canada. So. even if there is a 30 % drop that has been observed since the start of the year, several hundred vehicles quiet return vacation border minus 30 %, it remains hundreds of vehicles anyway.
We are ready to receive travelers.
Carefall could be higher on Sunday with the end of the construction holidays. The border services agency indicates that many staff are on site.
It is possible to consult the traffic at the various border posts on the website of the border services agency.
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