The Canada Border Services Agency Reminds Travellers to Plan Ahead This Victoria Day Weekend
(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 05/15/13 -- Spring brings increased numbers of travellers crossing the border. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is committed to providing the best possible service, which includes reducing wait times by helping you know what to expect when you arrive at the Canadian border.
Have proper identification readily available
Ensure that you have proper identification (ID) readily available for yourself and everyone travelling with you. A border services officer will scan your documents, so presenting a preferred form of identification could get you on your way more quickly.
Passport are the preferred form of identification for entry or re-entry into Canada. Other acceptable forms of ID include: enhanced driver's licences; birth certificates with accompanying photo ID such as regular driver's licences; permanent resident cards; citizenship cards or certificates of Indian status; or NEXUS cards or Free and Secure Trade (FAST) cards when travelling by land or boat.
Declare all your purchases
Know your personal exemptions, including those for alcohol and tobacco, and declare all purchases made including duty-free purchases. And have your receipts readily available.
Be aware of what goods and souvenirs are prohibited from entering Canada by consulting the brochure. Also, some food, plant and animal products are prohibited from entering Canada.
Importing firewood, fireworks or firearms
Make sure you have the information you require before attempting to import these items into Canada to avoid possible penalties, including seizure or prosecution. For more information, consult our fact sheets specific to , , and .
Reporting requirements for recreational boaters
Reporting requirements were modernized in 2011 to make it easier for recreational boaters to comply with regulations when entering Canadian waters.
Certain boaters may call the CBSA Telephone Reporting Centre from their cellular telephones at the location they entered Canadian waters. For more information, consult the fact sheet.
Additional questions or inspection
We understand that travellers may feel anxious when crossing the border and especially when referred for a secondary inspection. But we want you to know that secondary referrals are a normal part of the cross-border travel process that any returning resident or visitor to Canada may experience. For information on what to expect and what we ask of you, consult .
Stay connected
- We know you are mobile and now we are too. Stay connected with us at .
- Up-to-date information on our 23 busiest land ports of entry, including border wait times, can be found on our . You can also receive updated .
- For more information on personal and commercial travel to Canada, please consult our .
- For even more travel tips, watch the on YouTube.
Have something to say? We want to hear it! If you have concerns about an interaction with our border services officers, we encourage you to speak to a CBSA superintendent who may be able to immediately address the situation. Alternately, you can visit the and fill out an electronic feedback form where you can voice your compliments, comments or complaints.
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Contacts:
Headquarters: Media line
613-957-6500
1-877-761-5945
Northern Ontario Region:
Caroline Desjarlais
613-991-1591
Prairie Region:
Sean Best
204-983-4665
Quebec Region:
Media Line
514-350-6130
Pacific Region:
Faith St. John
604-666-5492
Greater Toronto Area Region:
Media Line
905-803-2800
Southern Ontario Region:
Jean D'Amelio Swyer
905-354-2011 or
519-967-4330
Atlantic Region:
Media Line
902-426-0900
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Datum: 15.05.2013 - 09:00 Uhr
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