The BPRI undertakes multidisciplinary research on Canada - US border issues to help improve policy, mobility, and collaboration. Topics include trade, transportation, security, and human mobility. bpri.wwu.edu cedar.wwu.edu/bprihttps://bsky.app/profile/bpri.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/bpri.bsky.social/post/3mif2u4nsxc2fBPRI is working with the Bellingham Regional Chamber of Commerce to conduct a survey to assess Whatcom County businesses' perceptions and responses to changes in cross-border tourism and shopping last year. Please share!👇 https://wwu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bHoZx4RF5clIBZc31 Mar 2026 20:56 +0000at://did:plc:fc4nhur3iurkx5kidvc22mtt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mif2u4nsxc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/bpri.bsky.social/post/3mf3jw6m4v22dTomorrow February 18th online! BPRI Director Laurie Trautman will be moderating an important discussion digging into the North American relationship and addressing some big questions for US relations with our northern and southern neighbors...17 Feb 2026 21:44 +0000at://did:plc:fc4nhur3iurkx5kidvc22mtt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf3jw6m4v22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/bpri.bsky.social/post/3mdyhiqcv6s2bUpcoming event! The Future of Borders with Laurie Trautman and @edwardalden.bsky.social Saturday, Feb. 7, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Whatcom Museum Rotunda Room, 121 Prospect St., Bellingham Follow the link for more details 👉https://wcls.libcal.com/event/1567076103 Feb 2026 22:57 +0000at://did:plc:fc4nhur3iurkx5kidvc22mtt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdyhiqcv6s2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/bpri.bsky.social/post/3mcveb2nj3c25📣 New publication alert! Our new Brief highlights changes to US border policy – both proposed and implemented – that may ‘thicken’ the border crossing experience by increasing processing times, and potentially wait times for both Canadians and for non-Canadians traveling from Canada to the US.20 Jan 2026 23:56 +0000at://did:plc:fc4nhur3iurkx5kidvc22mtt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcveb2nj3c25https://bsky.app/profile/bpri.bsky.social/post/3mbzjuzij222uAs we enter 2026, there are many reflections to be made about the last year's shift in CB travel in our region. Border crossings from Canadians into Whatcom County in 2025 decreased 36% from the previous year. As with all our infographics, you can find them here 👉https://bpri.wwu.edu/infographics09 Jan 2026 22:22 +0000at://did:plc:fc4nhur3iurkx5kidvc22mtt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbzjuzij222uhttps://bsky.app/profile/bpri.bsky.social/post/3mbzjlsbzwk2uIf you want to hear our perspective on what we saw in terms of Canadian travel habits to Whatcom County in 2025 and how this is likely the new normal for 2026, see the CTV News interview below. [contains quote post or other embedded content]09 Jan 2026 22:17 +0000at://did:plc:fc4nhur3iurkx5kidvc22mtt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbzjlsbzwk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/bpri.bsky.social/post/3lub4wsl4tc2dCascadia has long been considered a model of strong cross-border collaboration, however, it is not immune to policy shifts or emerging challenges that could disrupt its long-standing relationships.18 Jul 2025 18:59 +0000at://did:plc:fc4nhur3iurkx5kidvc22mtt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lub4wsl4tc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/bpri.bsky.social/post/3lqx4ibjfyk2uPlease join us as Laurie Trautman, Ginny Broadhurst, @sharonshewmake.bsky.social, @uscanada-sands.bsky.social and Derek Moscato discuss how increased tensions are impacting our cross-border region and the efforts to overcome them. When: Online, June 11 at 4pm PT https://foundation.wwu.edu/event/trust-tension-and-action-border06 Jun 2025 15:09 +0000at://did:plc:fc4nhur3iurkx5kidvc22mtt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqx4ibjfyk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/bpri.bsky.social/post/3lpcyl7rd7c24We've been hearing about drops in Canadians crossing the border in the Cascade Gateway in 2025. The data tells us that we're seeing a significant drop in SB Canadian travelers so far. This has numerous implications for our local border communities. Take a look at BPRI's newest infographic below 👇16 May 2025 21:40 +0000at://did:plc:fc4nhur3iurkx5kidvc22mtt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpcyl7rd7c24https://bsky.app/profile/bpri.bsky.social/post/3lp5jh75zx22uBPRI and the Bellingham Regional Chamber of Commerce would like to track tariff impacts in our local community. This survey is directed at businesses in Whatcom County to assess perceptions of tariffs, trade irritants, and changes to cross-border travel. 👇 https://wwu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9zTE30GaKIQPIG214 May 2025 17:26 +0000at://did:plc:fc4nhur3iurkx5kidvc22mtt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lp5jh75zx22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/bpri.bsky.social/post/3lndstw4za224Upcoming World Issues Forum talk: The Island of Ireland after Brexit. Follow the link for more details 👇https://foundation.wwu.edu/event/island-ireland-after-brexit21 Apr 2025 18:40 +0000at://did:plc:fc4nhur3iurkx5kidvc22mtt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lndstw4za224https://bsky.app/profile/bpri.bsky.social/post/3ljpxqu75m225Every day, electricity crosses the #Canada-US #border. In 2023, Canada provided power equal to electricity consumption by 4.58 million homes. On Tuesday, Trump imposed a 10% tariff on energy imports from Canada, which will most likely translate to higher utility bills for these millions of home.06 Mar 2025 16:59 +0000at://did:plc:fc4nhur3iurkx5kidvc22mtt/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljpxqu75m225https://bsky.app/profile/bpri.bsky.social/post/3ljkyqnyk5k26The third installment from our #BPRI #Trade infographic series focuses on #aerospace. In Seattle & Montreal aerospace leads to economic growth and innovation. Just like cars in the Detroit-Windsor region, planes and parts are traded between us and allow us to travel around the world.04 Mar 2025 17:33 +0000at://did:plc:fc4nhur3iurkx5kidvc22mtt/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljkyqnyk5k26https://bsky.app/profile/bpri.bsky.social/post/3ljij4ivsuc2sHere is our next infographic trying to provide some context for how the #tariffs and counter-tariffs might impact Washington's economy (and you if you like our craft brews!)03 Mar 2025 17:48 +0000at://did:plc:fc4nhur3iurkx5kidvc22mtt/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljij4ivsuc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/bpri.bsky.social/post/3ljifc3p75227Very proud to see BPRI’s expertise contribute to this @apnews.com story on the regional implications of #tariffs in our various #borderland communities. @wwu.edu [contains quote post or other embedded content]03 Mar 2025 16:40 +0000at://did:plc:fc4nhur3iurkx5kidvc22mtt/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljifc3p75227https://bsky.app/profile/bpri.bsky.social/post/3lj3w3773yk2xWith what appears to be imminent #tariffs - and counter tariffs - there are some place-specific ways that we'll feel the squeeze. Here in the NW corner of Washington, raspberries are one of them. #BPRI will be releasing a series of these infographics to put some context to the numbers for #Cascadia26 Feb 2025 17:36 +0000at://did:plc:fc4nhur3iurkx5kidvc22mtt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lj3w3773yk2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/bpri.bsky.social/post/3likugxvdas27BPRI was happy to contribute to this upcoming edited volume, and it couldn't be more timely. BPRI specifically looked at #cross-#border regions along the CA-US border to contend that governance is at its strongest and most innovative at the #regional scale. [contains quote post or other embedded content]19 Feb 2025 22:51 +0000at://did:plc:fc4nhur3iurkx5kidvc22mtt/app.bsky.feed.post/3likugxvdas27https://bsky.app/profile/bpri.bsky.social/post/3lhtp4l6xas25Great piece by #WWU #Journalism Professor Dr. Derek Moscato in the Salish Current. https://salish-current.org/2025/02/10/borderlands-anxiety-prompts-wider-reflection-on-bioregionalism/10 Feb 2025 17:45 +0000at://did:plc:fc4nhur3iurkx5kidvc22mtt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhtp4l6xas25https://bsky.app/profile/bpri.bsky.social/post/3lhkcvg3yms2cOur region is a model for how two nations can work together to advance shared interests. It's at risk with recent wall- building measures at the border. Check out Dr. Trautman and @edwardalden.bsky.social alden.bsky.social's most recent Op-Ed in the @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social to learn more. https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/u-s-canada-relationship-needs-nurturing-not-walls/07 Feb 2025 00:12 +0000at://did:plc:fc4nhur3iurkx5kidvc22mtt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhkcvg3yms2chttps://bsky.app/profile/bpri.bsky.social/post/3lhjrf3mcec2tIn this NBC article, Dr. Trautman argues that the US is losing much more than we gain from all the chaos of threatening our strongest trade partners with #tariffs. https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/trump-tariffs-what-concessions-from-mexico-canada-really-mean-rcna19078406 Feb 2025 18:59 +0000at://did:plc:fc4nhur3iurkx5kidvc22mtt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhjrf3mcec2thttps://bsky.app/profile/bpri.bsky.social/post/3lheov3x6fs2cWhile the immediate threat of a #trade war is paused, there are numerous spillover effects that impact our social and #economic ties across the #border. bpri.wwu.edu https://bpri.wwu.edu/04 Feb 2025 18:31 +0000at://did:plc:fc4nhur3iurkx5kidvc22mtt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lheov3x6fs2chttps://bsky.app/profile/bpri.bsky.social/post/3lgji4x4ihc2jRecommended reading 👇 [contains quote post or other embedded content]24 Jan 2025 22:48 +0000at://did:plc:fc4nhur3iurkx5kidvc22mtt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgji4x4ihc2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/bpri.bsky.social/post/3ldlr3heoy22iBPRI's Laurie Trautman weighed into the national conversation regarding Canada’s announcement today to invest over $1 billion on border security to address a wide range of issues. https://globalnews.ca/video/10923401/canada-commits-1-3b-to-tighten-border-security-after-trump-tariff-threat/18 Dec 2024 16:18 +0000at://did:plc:fc4nhur3iurkx5kidvc22mtt/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldlr3heoy22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/bpri.bsky.social/post/3ldjszeys7s2gAfter changes to its immigration policies earlier this fall, Canadian govt under pressure from internal actors and incoming Trump administration, unveil ambitious border measures, tackling issues from security to fentanyl, and further immigration reforms. https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/canadian-government-announces-new-border-security-plan-amid-donald-trump-tariff-threats-1.714832217 Dec 2024 21:47 +0000at://did:plc:fc4nhur3iurkx5kidvc22mtt/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldjszeys7s2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/bpri.bsky.social/post/3ld2xbfd7y225New Launch! Trade in the Borderlands examines the depth and breadth of Canada-US border region's economic relationships, check it out here: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/5f9d6656884d44a9a223cb9b1a9832e2 @andybissonnette.bsky.social @bittybeetz.bsky.social11 Dec 2024 23:53 +0000at://did:plc:fc4nhur3iurkx5kidvc22mtt/app.bsky.feed.post/3ld2xbfd7y225