Surrey school district pauses new U.S. field trips to ensure student safety

Surrey school district pauses new U.S. field trips to ensure student safety

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Amid political and security tensions, a number of Canadians have been changing their travel plans to avoid crossing the border. Now, B.C.’s largest school district has changed its policy for field trips in the United States. Kier Junos reports.

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