Surrey schools putting U.S. field trips on hold amid trade war [Video]

There are disappointed students, anxious parents and cautious school officials in at least two Canadian school districts that have suspended or cancelled trips over political uncertainty in the United States. 

British Columbia’s largest school district in Surrey has put all field trips down south on hold to prevent any “negative experiences at the border,” while New Brunswick’s largest French school district abruptly cancelled a high school band trip as a “precautionary decision.” 

Mark Pearmain, Surrey’s district superintendent, said the city is “diverse” with many students from different backgrounds, including some who may not be Canadian citizens. 

B.C.’s largest school district has hit pause on any more public school field trips to the US. The move by Surrey comes amid mounting security concerns at the border. Our Jon Hernandez spoke with students and immigration experts who support the decision.

“Some of them might be here because their parents are temporary foreign …