Girl Guides of Canada has announced it will not be taking any trips to the United States in the near future, citing concerns about inclusivity.
"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," international commissioner Sharron Callahan and director of provincial operations Holly Thompson wrote in a joint advisory issued Monday afternoon.
"This includes both trips that are over or under 72 hours and any travel that includes a connecting flight through an American airport," the advisory says.
As a result of the decision, a nationally-sponsored trip to a camp in California that was scheduled for this summer has been changed to a different destination.
"This was a very difficult decision to make," wrote Callahan and Thompson.
"We hope that members will appreciate this reflects our commitment to inclusivity and equal opportunities for all girls and women."
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