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Introduction Canada's Bill Blair, Border Security Minister, has been in discussions with U.S. policymakers about closing a loophole in the border arrangement between the U.S. and Canada, known as the Safe Third Country Agreement. Access to Canada via unofficial border crossings According to the Safe Third Country Agreement, those seeking asylum are not able to ask for…

Introduction What can you use a Canadian eTA for? Generally, an eTA is thought of as a tourism document. But can it also be used for other purposes? If you want to enter Canada for transit, business, or other purposes, you’re in the right place. In this article, we’ll discuss how you can use your eTA once you cross the border into Canada. For more information, you can visit the Canadian…

A Canadian eTA, or Electronic Travel Authorization, is a required travel documents for citizens of eTA eligible countries. If you are a citizen of a country that is visa-exempt in Canada, or if you are a legal resident of the United States, you will need an eTA to travel to Canada. Applying for an eTA is a simple process yet does take some preparation.…

Are you eligible for a Canadian eTA? A Canadian eTA, or Electronic Travel Authorization, is a common way for eligible travelers to visit Canada. However, not everyone is eligible for an eTA. Read on to learn more about who is eligible for Canadian eTAs, as well as alternative travel documentation.

Introduction The citizens of Canada have been given the opportunity to share their views on new laws concerning the country's Biometrics Program. Canada has one of the world's highest immigration rates in proportion to the population. It's also one of the top countries that immigrants and asylum seekers choose to apply to live in. Canada recognizes that biometrics plays a critical role…

Introduction Canada has officially raised concerns over Israel's plans to deport thousands of African asylum seekers or put them in prison. Many of the 37,000 people from Sudan and Eritrea who reside in Israel are currently faced with orders to leave their homes. The government of Israel has begun giving notice to asylum seekers, advising them that they must depart to so-called "safe"…

For some time now, President Donald Trump has been debating whether to end the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which involves Canada and which would have a knock-on effect on Canada immigration and trade. Earlier this month, Trump welcomed Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to the White House to discuss NAFTA and the way forward. Can a good trade…

Amendments made to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act through the Jobs and Growth Act enhance the safety and security of Canadians and strengthen the integrity of the immigration program by introducing the requirement that foreign nationals obtain an electronic travel authorization (eTA) before entering Canada. The eTA program is a key component of the Perimeter Security and Economic…