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Canada updates travel advisories for 12 destinations due to crime, unrest, and storms. Key changes affect Thailand, Italy, Mexico, and more.

Government Releases Latest Advisory Update

The Government of Canada has issued urgent updates to travel advisories for 12 countries, alerting citizens to increased risks from armed conflict, violent crime, political instability, and extreme weather. The updates, published this week on Global Affairs Canada’s official platform, affect popular vacation spots across Asia, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America.

What Prompted the Changes?

Officials cite a range of emerging threats, including escalating border clashes in Southeast Asia, severe monsoon activity, and gang violence in major urban centres. The updated advisories are part of Canada’s four-tier alert system, ranging from “Take normal security precautions” to “Avoid all travel.” At least four regions have moved into the highest-risk categories due to worsening conditions.

Where Travellers Should Be Cautious

Several of the newly updated advisories target regions commonly visited by Canadian tourists:

  • Thailand & Cambodia: Canadians are urged to avoid all travel near the border due to armed conflict and landmines. Political unrest and protest violence remain active in Bangkok and Phnom Penh.
  • Brazil & South Africa: High crime rates continue to endanger visitors in cities like Rio de Janeiro and Cape Town. Armed robberies, express kidnappings, and tourist-targeted theft are on the rise.
  • Philippines: A tropical storm is set to strike Luzon on July 25. The south remains dangerous due to terrorist activity and militant insurgency.
  • Mexico & Ecuador: Canadians should avoid non-essential travel to cartel-affected areas. States of emergency are in place in several regions due to internal conflict.
  • India: Heightened military tension with Pakistan and anti-Canada sentiment have prompted increased warnings, particularly in Kashmir and the northeast.
  • Italy & Jamaica: Petty theft, overcrowding, and violent crime remain key concerns. Italy’s Jubilee of Youth celebration is expected to draw massive crowds and security operations in Rome.
  • Bahamas: Crime spikes in Nassau and Freeport are compounded by wildfire risks and ongoing hurricane season.

How Canadians Are Expected to Respond

While the advisories are not enforceable bans, they serve as critical guidance to help Canadians assess risk before travelling. Travellers are encouraged to review destination-specific alerts on the travel.gc.ca portal and register with the Registration of Canadians Abroad service for emergency updates.

“Travel decisions ultimately rest with the individual, but being informed can help reduce risk,” said a Global Affairs Canada spokesperson in a written statement.

Why It Matters Now

With international travel nearing pre-pandemic levels and peak vacation season underway, Canadians are once again exploring global destinations. However, the resurgence in travel also brings renewed exposure to global threats. Experts urge travellers to prioritize safety over convenience.

“Knowing the conditions on the ground is no longer optional — it’s essential,” says security analyst Mélanie Roy of the Canadian Risk Institute. “We’re seeing a shift where even traditional tourist destinations are not immune to serious disruption.”

Staying Informed and Safe

Canadians with upcoming travel plans are advised to:

  • Monitor weather and political developments in real time.
  • Avoid high-risk zones, even within tourist cities.
  • Travel with insurance that covers political unrest and natural disasters.
  • Stay connected to local authorities and Canadian consular services abroad.

For full details and updated advisories, visit travel.gc.ca.

 

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