Do you believe in Canadians having to show passports for entry into the United States?

Question

It is now official .... in order to enter into the United States via air, Canadians are now required to show a valid passport .... do you think this is overkill, or a way to combat terrorism?

Answer 1

The US should have done that a long time ago.
Would have, maybe, stopped a lot of illegals to
enter their country from Canada.
You need a passport for any other country you
travel too, so why not the USA.
It is for your own protection also.

Answer 2

I believe, at a minimum, in having the same requirements for both countries. If Canada requires US citizens to have a passport when entering Canada by air (they do), then having Canadians show a passport when entering the USA seems equitable.

In addition, having a passport to enter or leave any country seems like a good idea. Ensuring that people entering one's country are who they say they are (as long as it's not an undue burden) seems like a good idea. I'm waiting for biometrics, so a retinal scan or fingerprint scan will do instead of a piece of paper.

So, to answer your other question, I tihnk it's a way to combat terrorism, and it could potentially be overkill if it becomes so much of a burden that it discourages tourism in both countries.

Thanks for the question! :)

Answer 3

Yes, I believe that they should!
If you think about it, truck drivers that work for the US have to show a passport or a birth certificate to enter or leave Canada! Even if they have their log books and invoices to show what they are hauling! And this has been going on since before I can even remember! So it is about time that Canada should have to basically do the same thing when entering the United States.

Answer 4

I think the USA has a right to ask for whatever they like. It's no big deal to get a passport. Although, the wait time to get one may be a little longer than normal with all the people having to have one. It's easier for us too. It's better to just show your passport than to haul out your birth certificate and drivers license.

Answer 5

I'm Canadian and I don't think it is overkill. They are two separate and distinct countries so yes,why not? What's the big deal.As long as Americans have to do the same to come here. At least it is proof of your citizenship and a country has a right to know who is entering.

Answer 6

I am more worried about the border at the south than I am the north...

We don't have Canadians coming in by the millions.

I think that we shouldn't allow other countried ID's as being valid.

US ID or passport.

Answer 7

you're actually not being flagged and neither is your lady buddy. you don't want a legal professional. yet you're exhibiting suspicious habit and the immigration officers are purely doing what they ought to do based on the way you're performing. in case you attempt to return to the US returned, carry purely a life like quantity of bags; do not %. such as you would be right here for 8 months. while you're purely coming for a one-week bypass to you do not choose 4 suitcases. Bringing too lots luggage is an somewhat suspicious sign. on your lady buddy, determine she has a around-holiday cost ticket next time. in case you won't be able to coach you're going homestead, they are actual spectacular in not letting you come again in. and ensure you have the right returned-up documentation: your house of living lease that shows you have a place to stay on your place country for the subsequent besides the undeniable fact that-many months, paycheck stubs that coach you have a job to bypass returned to, and so on.

Answer 8

I think a passport should be required for anyone from ANY country to enter another country. Same continent or not.

Answer 9

Americans have to show a passport to come back into the USA from Canada, but I don't like it.

Answer 10

It makes sense that they show passports, it's a different country. :-)