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Post by Leda EmBorr on Dec 5, 2006 23:15:28 GMT -5
I just returned home from Montreal this past weekend, and the customs officer informed me that as of January 2007, US citizens traveling to Canada will need a passport. Until now, all I have ever needed is a driver's license and a birth certificate.
So... if you are planning to attend an event in Canada, which I strongly suggest you do, you will need to get a passport. Toronto Trek is in July, I believe, and ConCept will be in October. Keep an eye on the Canadian Spire board to see other events as they are posted!
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Post by Xana on Dec 6, 2006 20:49:55 GMT -5
So noted. Thanks!
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Post by Olos Nay on Dec 7, 2006 14:25:29 GMT -5
You might want to confirm the information with the US laws... looking to the gov. of Canada website, it seams that everything starts (at least for us Canadians) on January 23, 2007. The main issue being with air transportations - needing a passport - while the terrestrial transportations wouldn't be affected in the same manner. This would mean that if I go to I-Con by car, I'm OK without a passport, but if I go to CIV by plane, I absolutely need one. Now, I know there are differences in Canada and US laws, but if it is a common agreement between our countries, I would assume the change to be similar on both sides. Therefore, I'd suggest you verify with US customs. Here's canadian official website documenting it. www.ppt.gc.ca/can/north_america.aspx?lang=e
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