As a U.S. government shutdown cancels flights and raises concerns for Canadian travellers, new data from the Angus Reid Institute suggests Canadians plan to make far fewer trips south of the border.

Citing tariff tensions, Angus Reid said the once reliable Canada-U. S. relationship has become even more hostile.

An Oct. 27 announcement from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security — which shared all visitors will be photographed at the border during entry and exit — hasn’t helped the situation.

Negative view

More than three-quarters of Canadians surveyed (77 per cent) said they view the U.S. more negatively as a travel destination than in previous years.

When asked whether Canada should reciprocate with similar rules for longer-term U.S. travellers, Canadians are divided, Angus R

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