Make Your Return to Canada Easier This Thanksgiving Day Long Weekend
(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 10/06/11 -- Editors Note: There is a photo and a video associated with this press release.
The Canadian Thanksgiving Day long weekend traditionally sees an increase in traveller volumes and border wait times at Canada's ports of entry. With this in mind, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) would like to offer the following tips:
Bring the correct travel documents.
Planning on doing some shopping?
After returning from a trip outside Canada, Canadian residents may qualify for a personal exemption, depending on the length of time they were away. Please be advised that Canadian residents who have been absent from Canada for less than 24 hours are not eligible for a personal exemption and will be required to pay applicable duty and taxes on all goods they bring in. You are also reminded to always keep your receipts close at hand.
Personal exemption limits are as follows:
And don't forget!
Souvenirs can be a fun way to remember your trip abroad, but certain goods are prohibited from entering Canada, including some food, plant and animal products. Be aware of what goods are prohibited from entering Canada by consulting the publication, available on the .
Visit our for more information, including entry requirements into Canada for non-Canadians, and to download a copy of , a detailed publication describing what to expect when bringing goods into Canada.
Canadians returning home and visitors to Canada are reminded that they can plan their border crossing to avoid peak times and that they should check Canada-bound border wait times on our and on .
Want to save time at the border? Why wait?
Consider joining to take advantage of simplified and expedited border clearance for low-risk, pre-approved members!
About the CBSA
The Canada Border Services Agency ensures the security and prosperity of Canada by managing the access of people and goods to and from Canada.
We work with vigilance at the border, within Canada and abroad, providing the services necessary to help keep our nation safe and prosperous. Born of the rich history that is our legacy, we are proud to protect and serve Canadians and we are confident in our ability to meet new challenges. We are united in our resolve to carry out our diverse mandate and enforce the laws of Canada with impartiality and fairness. As leaders and innovators in border management, we value our strong domestic and international partnerships and are dedicated to working together on critical safety, security and trade issues. We rise to the challenges we face each day, and take pride in knowing that the work we do makes a difference in the lives of Canadians while contributing to global security and commerce.
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Contacts:
Headquarters:
Media line
613-957-6500
Pacific Region:
Faith St. John
604-666-5492
Prairie Region:
Lisa White
403-292-4011
Northern Ontario Region:
Chris Kealey
613-991-5197
Greater Toronto Area Region:
Vanessa Barrasa
905-803-5195
Southern Ontario Region:
Jean D'Amelio Swyer
905-933-5463 or 519-967-4330
Quebec Region:
Media Line
514-350-6130
Atlantic Region:
Laurie Gillmore
902-426-0900
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Datum: 06.10.2011 - 09:48 Uhr
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