Publications
The Border Policy Research Institute regularly publishes a variety of materials on an ongoing basis. BPRI publications are openly accessible, have been downloaded thousands of times, and are regularly cited in the media.
- Border Policy Briefs are concise reports usually focused on regional border topics
- Research Reports are typically (co) authored by our visiting fellows and provide an in-depth analysis of broader topics
- COVID-19 and the US – Canada Border is a special series that includes reports focused on the pandemic border restrictions.
- Border Barometer is a special series stemming from an ongoing collaborative research endeavor that assesses the role of the border on our social, economic, and infrastructure connections.
You can also view all of our publications at on Mabel .
New Border Policy Brief - Highlighting Cross-Border Collaboration in Cascadia for FIFA 2026
As the largest global sporting event in the world, the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup will span 16 cities across Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Across these three countries, the Cascadia region (specifically British Columbia and Washington state) is the only hosting area where matches are staged on both sides of an international land border. With Vancouver hosting seven matches and Seattle hosting six, the geographic proximity of the game dates in June and July will heighten demand for cross-border travel in the region, presenting unique pressures due to both increased volumes and the international make-up of travelers.
The objective of this brief is to assess the border policy implications of FIFA World Cup 2026 for the BC-Washington corridor, summarize progress since the last Border Policy Brief in 2024 that emphasized the challenges and opportunities that came with this event, and highlight key ongoing initiatives designed to support border agencies, travelers, and the broader visitor economy.
Download: Highlighting Cross-Border Collaboration in Cascadia for FIFA 2026
Recommended Citation
Leung, Rosaline; Trautman, Laurie; Bettis, Jennifer. “Highlighting Cross-Border Collaboration in Cascadia for FIFA 2026 (2026). Border Policy Research Institute Publications. 146.
New Border Policy Brief - Shifts in US Policy: Impacts at the Land Border
This Border Policy Brief highlights some changes to US border policy –both proposed and implemented – focusing on the land border environment and the potential for these changes to 'thicken' the border crossing experience in the short term by increasing processing times and potentially wait times for travelers from Canada to the US. At the same time, these security measures may also lead to efficiency gains through increased funding for staffing and infrastructure.
Download: Shifts in US Policy: Impacts at the Land Border
Recommended Citation
Border Policy Research Institute. “Shifts in US Policy: Impacts at the Land Border (2026). Border Policy Research Institute Publications. 144.