Some Canadians With Dual Citizenship Restricted On Using Foreign Passport

The Canadian Press, 10 Nov, 2016 12:22 PM

OTTAWA — A new rule requiring some Canadians with dual citizenship to use a Canadian passport to enter the country takes effect today.

The federal government announced the rule earlier this year — it doesn't apply to those who have dual Canadian-American citizenship.

A new electronic system will scan passports at check in to verify that all passengers boarding flights have the appropriate documents to enter Canada.

The government was set to start enforcing the new rules at the end of September, but held off until today because some travellers complained that they didn't get enough notice to get a Canadian passport.

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

Walmart Canada Will No Longer Accept Visa Due To 'Unacceptably High' Fees

TORONTO — Walmart Canada says its customers will no longer be allowed to use Visa cards to make purchases at the store.

Walmart Canada Will No Longer Accept Visa Due To 'Unacceptably High' Fees

Rare Cream-coloured Black Bear Seen Near Whistler, B.C., Creates Buzz

VANCOUVER — Bear biologists are trying to demystify the genetic makeup of a rare cream-coloured black bear cub spotted near the resort community of Whistler, B.C.

Rare Cream-coloured Black Bear Seen Near Whistler, B.C., Creates Buzz

B.C. Premier Says One Step At A Time To Prevent Sexual Violence

BURNABY, B.C. — British Columbia Premier Christy Clark says she is finally speaking out about a sexually motivated attack that happened 37 year ago in an effort to chip away at the culture of silence.

B.C. Premier Says One Step At A Time To Prevent Sexual Violence

Arrest Made, Arson Charges Pending Following Two Major Saanich, B.C, Fires

The first fire was in April inside a Saanich, B.C., hardware store during business hours.

Arrest Made, Arson Charges Pending Following Two Major Saanich, B.C, Fires

We Are Rejecting The Politics Of Austerity: Alberta Premier To NDP Convention

It's the first time the provincial NDP has met since Premier Rachel Notley rolled to victory in Alberta just over a year ago.

We Are Rejecting The Politics Of Austerity: Alberta Premier To NDP Convention

Carolyn Bennett Hold Meeting With Indigenous Leaders Ahead Of September Summit

"What is medically necessary is medically necessary and it shouldn't matter your postal code or which government department or which jurisdiction is paying for it," Bennett said.