Your World Tonight Cross border travel, cost of living, ebooks costing libraries, and more
Dec 24, 2025
Marina von Stackelberg, a CBC reporter focused on passenger protection regulations, discusses the staggering backlog at the Canadian Transportation Agency affecting traveler compensation. Michelle Allen highlights the mounting cost-of-living pressures, with Prime Minister Mark Carney urging Canadians to brace for hardships in affording essentials. Karen Pauls reveals Ukraine's readiness to negotiate peace, suggesting a potential turning point in the conflict. They also dive into the rising demand for e-books in Canadian libraries, leading to financial strains.
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Asymmetric Cross-Border Travel
- While Canadians avoid the U.S. for political and economic reasons, Americans still visit Canada in increasing numbers.
- This creates opportunities for Canadian tourism but pain for border-proximate businesses dependent on outbound travel.
Politics Drives Travel Choices
- Political climate in the U.S. is cited as a key reason Canadians boycott travel, while Canadian destinations expect increased traffic.
- Some U.S. states and provinces launched targeted campaigns to attract visitors amid shifting flows.
Air Passenger Complaints Backlogged
- The Canadian Transportation Agency faces an 88,000-case backlog, leaving many passengers waiting years for compensation claims.
- Proposed air passenger regulation fixes remain stalled, undermining trust in the complaint system.