Posted by Sudbury Northern Life 
Beginning June 1, the United States will put the final phase
of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) into effect.
This will require all Canadian citizens to present a valid
passport or other accepted secure documentation when entering
the U.S. at all land and marine ports. This law came into
effect for air travel on January 23, 2007.
Canadian citizens will be required to present one of the
following valid WHTI-compliant documents when entering the
United States by land or water: a passport, a NEXUS card, a
FAST card, or an enhanced driver's license or identification
card from a province or territory where a U.S. approved EDL/EIC
program has been implemented.
Although Canadian citizens entering the United States by land
or water can use other WHTI-compliant documents, they must
still present a valid passport in compliance with U.S. air exit
requirements when leaving the U.S. by air.
"The Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) remains committed to
advocating for border crossing regulations that facilitate the
safe, secure and efficient clearance of travelers," said Korey
Kennedy, manager of public and government affairs for CAA in
Northeast Ontario.
"Our CAA Travel Centers can readily provide members and the
general public with Canadian passport applications and photos."
CAA Members get their passport photos free with membership.
For additional information and regulations regarding
passportrequirements, please visit Passport Canada's website at
www.passportcanada.gc.ca
.
