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Border Travel Update:
New Document Requirements Beginning January 31, 2008
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Department of State (DOS) remind the traveling public that
as of January 31, 2008, all adult travelers will be required to present proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate,
and proof of identity, such as a driver’s license, when entering the United States through land and sea ports of entry.
More.
Are you a Canadian living in the US and applying for a passport?
Passport Canada has produced a passport application checklist for Canadians living in the United States. According to Passport
Canada, almost half of the applications from the United States are rejected due to common, avoidable errors. This checklist
lists the most common problems and how to avoid them. To access the checklist, please click here.
Canadian Passports: New guarantor policy in effect
Demand for Canadian passports has more than doubled over less than a decade. In 1999-2000, Passport Canada issued 1.7 million
passports. In 2006-2007, it issued 3.6 million passports and this fiscal year, the figure is expected to reach more than four
million. On October 1, the Minister of Foreign Affairs announced a new guarantor policy for Canadian passports. This new policy
allows most Canadian adult passport holders residing in Canada or the U.S. to act as guarantors for passport applications.
Now, any family member as well as any individual residing at the applicant's address may act as guarantor, provided he or
she meets the requirements. Please click here to view the complete guarantor requirements.
For additional information related to Canadian passports, visit www.passportcanada.gc.ca or call 1-800-567-6868.
Get the Facts: 2007 State Trade Fact Sheets Now Online
Did you know that 36 states have Canada as their leading export market, or that Canada-U.S. Trade supports over 7.1 million
jobs? Find out about Canada's relationship and importance to your state by checking out the latest State Trade Fact Sheets
for 2007. This collection highlights the importance of the trade relationship between Canada and all 50 States and features
success stories from local businesses and corporations.
The State Trade Fact Sheets are available online and downloadable in PDF format on the Canadian Embassy
website.
Connect2Canada Builds Bridge to Student Community
With some 28,000 Canadians studying in the U.S., students represent a sizeable portion of the Canadian expat community
in the United States. In order to enhance our outreach to this group and to assist them during their time here, Connect2Canada
has launched a web page aimed specifically at Canadian students studying in the United States. The page has a wealth of information
on visas, taxes, travel, financial aid, returning to Canada and much more. To access the resource page for Canadians studying
in the United States click here. We would also welcome your feedback on the site. Please take a moment to indicate where you are studying and let us know what you think of the site.
Show Your Support for the Canadian Forces
Canada is currently involved in 17 overseas military missions, including Afghanistan, Sudan, and Haiti. Canadians and friends
of Canada are seeking ways to show their support for the brave men and women who serve with the Canadian Forces (CF) both
at home and abroad. The CF Personnel Support Agency (CFPSA) official “Support Our Troops" campaign gives Canadians easy
and effective ways to support the entire CF community. There are many ways that you can show your support, from writing to the troops to making a donation. A number of options are listed here.
Listen to the Latest Connect2Canada Podcast
We received so many great stories from C2C members across America that we decided to produce a Podcast series featuring Canadians who are making their mark
in the United States.
Subscribe to Podcast feed
There are four ways to listen to the C2C Podcast: Click here. Have an idea for a Podcast or want to tell us what you think? Drop us a line.
Connect2Canada network grows to over 33,000
The network is now over 33,000 members and counting. This virtual network
of people share a Canadian bond and are exchanging news and ideas while finding out what is happening
in the U.S. related to Canada. If you know of others who would be interested to be involved in this network, please
spread the word.
Canada and the War on Terrorism
Did you know ...?
- Since 2001, Canada has deployed 23,750 Army, Navy, and Air Force personnel in the international campaign against terrorism.
- Canadian ship-borne helicopters, patrol, and transport aircraft have flown more than 5,500 sorties and at least 22,500
hours of mission flights.
- Canada has deployed approximately 18,000 soldiers in Afghanistan to date.
- For more, see CanadianAlly.com.
