Cruise Industry’s Economic Impact Growing in CanadaInternational cruise calls at Canadian ports are generating new tourist visits and spending in Canada, says report. Friends Read FreeSaveDirect spending and the resulting spinoff activities in the cruise industry had a $2.38 billion impact on the Canadian economy in 2012, according to a report by the Northwest and Canada Cruise Association. (Vladone/Photos.com)By Omid Ghoreishi3/19/2013Updated: 10/1/2015Print