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Travelling for March Break? The Canada Border Services Agency gives tips for a smoother trip
Sunday, April 16, 2023
OTTAWA, ON, March 1, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) reminds travellers of what to expect when crossing the border during March Break.
Here are some tips to help you plan for your trip:
-- Plan ahead and check border wait times and alternate ports of entry.
Travellers crossing the border by land are encouraged to cross during
non-peak hours such as early morning. The Monday of holiday long
weekends tend to be the busiest, with longer border wait times.
-- Have your travel documents handy. Whether travelling by land, air or
water, you can help speed up processing times by coming prepared with
your travel documents.
-- Save time with Advance CBSA Declaration. Travellers arriving at the
Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Winnipeg, Halifax, Québec City, Ottawa,
Billy Bishop and Calgary international airports can make their customs
and immigration declaration to the CBSA prior to their arrival using the
Advance CBSA Declaration feature in ArriveCAN. Travellers who use this
option have access to express lanes to get to an airport kiosk or eGate
faster.
-- When travelling with children, it is recommended that the accompanying
adult have a consent letter authorizing them to travel with the child if
they share custody or are not the parent or legal guardian. Border
services officers are always watching for missing children, and in the
absence of the letter, officers may ask additional questions.
-- Cannabis: Don't bring it in. Don't take it out. Bringing cannabis across
the border in any form, including oils containing tetrahydrocannabinol
(THC) or cannabidiol (CBD), without a permit or exemption authorized by
Health Canada is a serious criminal offence subject to arrest and
prosecution, despite the legalization of cannabis in Canada. A medical
prescription from a doctor does not count as Health Canada
authorization.
-- Know your exemption limits. Residents returning to Canada who make
purchases or pick up online purchases outside of Canada should be aware
of their personal exemption limits. Use the CBSA duty and taxes
estimator to help calculate your monies owed.
-- Be prepared to declare. All travellers must declare their goods upon
entry into Canada. Have your receipts readily available for goods
purchased or received while outside of Canada. If travelling with
firearms, consult the CBSA's website for the rules on firearms and other
restricted and prohibited goods.
-- Avoid importing raw poultry products or by-products. There are currently
restrictions on imports of live birds, bird products and by-products
from U.S. states affected by Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. It is
not recommended to bring poultry products into Canada. Otherwise, be
prepared to prove the origin of your poultry product at the border.
-- If you are travelling with a pet or want to import an animal into
Canada, you will need the right paperwork at the border to meet Canada's
import requirements.
-- Not sure? Ask a CBSA officer. The best thing you can do to save time is
to be open and honest with the CBSA officer. If you are not sure about
what to declare, don't hesitate to ask. Our officers are here to help!
For more information, visit the CBSA Web site or call us at 1-800-461-9999.
-- Plan your trip across the border
-- Residents returning to Canada
-- Border reminder checklist
-- Advance CBSA Declaration video
-- Our Missing Children program
SOURCE Canada Border Services Agency
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