Originally posted by: Kevin Lewis
That's good to hear. Unfortunately, many Canadians are feeling otherwise.
I think it's not so much about the desirability or lack thereof of Vegas as a vacation destination (for Canadians) as the desirability of the US in general. I'm sure that the overall drop in foreign visitation to the US is the result of people feeling snubbed by Trump's blather and bullying. Whether Vegas is being affected by that more, or less, than the country overall is an open question. You could probably ask the same question about NYC, LA, Disney World, Hawaii, Yellowstone, etc. etc. etc.
All I know is that Canadian tourism in my neck of the woods is way, way down and northern Washington is hurting badly because of it. Maybe enough Canadians would still want to come to Vegas if Trump bombed Toronto? I don't know the extent to which the allure of Vegas overcomes Canadians' present disgust for America. Eh?
There are many reasons why Canadian tourism is down - the fact that Canada is now having to trade fairly with the U.S. has caused Canadians to budget their money differently. Overall the Canadian economy is suffering as a result of Truedope liberal legislation and stupidity. Liberal governing has destroyed the once great economy in Canada. Canadians are now reaping the effects of socialist policies as Canada runs out of other peoples money. Liberals have turned Canada into another socialist run shithole. From Google -- As of early 2026, the Canadian economy is navigating a period of stalled momentum, characterized by sluggish growth, a softening labor market, and increased uncertainty due to geopolitical events. While the economy has avoided a technical recession, the reality is a high-cost environment where per-capita growth remains weak. TD Economics TD Economics +3 Core Economic Realities Stalled Growth and Consumption: The economy lost momentum entering 2026, with output falling by 0.6% in the fourth quarter of 2025. While domestic demand remains resilient, overall growth is strained by weaker business investment and falling per capita GDP. Weakened Labour Market: The unemployment rate has trended upward, reaching 6.7% by March 2026, with significant losses in full-time and private-sector positions.-Inflationary Pressures Return: While inflation had been moderating, the recent, sharp rise in global energy prices—following conflicts in the Middle East—is expected to lift headline inflation, complicating the path to lower interest rates. High Interest Rate Impact: The Bank of Canada is keeping interest rates on hold to combat inflation, with potential cuts delayed until late 2026. This continues to create a challenging environment for household debt and mortgage renewals. Trade Uncertainty: Trade policy uncertainty, particularly regarding the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (CUSMA), has reduced business confidence and lowered non-residential investment. TD Economics TD Economics +5 The Consumer Reality Household Savings Down: The household saving rate has fallen to 5.0%, as consumption costs outpace income gains. Stagnant Incomes: Wages and salary growth slowed to their lowest pace since 2016 (excluding the pandemic) in mid-2025. Statistique Canada Statistique Canada The "Per Capita" Problem While overall GDP may show minor growth, the real story is the underperformance of GDP per capita, which has been below its pre-pandemic baseline for eight consecutive quarters, indicating a decline in the standard of living
