World News posted Mar 14, 2017 @ 06:35am by Josh Duncan

No more U.S.A. trips for the Girl Guides of Canada

The Girl Guides of Canada are putting a halt to their trips to the U.S.A.

In a statement released on Monday, the announcement was made, citing inclusivity as the main reason.

<who>Photo Credit: Girl Guides of Canada Facebook page

“At Girl Guides of Canada, we know our members value the safe, inclusive and accepting space that Guiding provides,” said the written statement. “These values are reflected in all we do, including the Girl Guide travel experiences we offer girls and women.”

“While the United States is a frequent destination for Guiding trips, the ability of all our members to equally enter this country is currently uncertain.”

The move includes trips of any length and also means the Girl Guides won’t be making any trips that rely on a connecting flight through an American airport.

<who>Photo Credit: Girl Guides of Canada Facebook page

In accordance with the decision, the group’s nationally-sponsored trip to a camp in California this summer has been changed to an alternate destination.

“This was a very difficult decision to make,” the statement continued on. “We hope that members will appreciate this reflects our commitment to inclusivity and equal opportunities for all girls and women.”

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