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From the COMMON WEB SITE
http://www.common.org/Conferences/conferences_04/fall/F04travel.html
Getting to Toronto from the U.S.
Passports
U.S.-born citizens should carry a passport or a certified birth certificate
as well as a photo ID to enter Canada. Naturalized citizens require
naturalization certificates with photo ID, and permanent residents who are
not citizens require an alien-registration card.
If you don't have a passport, please make sure to apply for one at least 12
weeks in advance, as the process can take 6 - 8 weeks.
Travel to Toronto
The Toronto area has several airports. Conference attendees should plan to
fly into the Pearson International Airport, airport code YYZ, for maximum
convenience.
Currency
If possible, change some money to Canadian dollars before you leave for
Toronto. Getting Canadian currency at home guarantees a good exchange rate
and low fees. Otherwise, you can use your credit, debit and bank cards in
Canada and you will be charged at the current exchange rate. For the latest
exchange rate, visit <http://www.xe.com>www.xe.com. You'll find that your
U.S. dollars go a long way in Toronto because of the favorable exchange
rate for U.S. travelers!
Borders and Customs
Canada has one of the most advanced customs organizations in the world, and
the borders and the processes the country has in place to manage them are
absolutely critical to their ability to provide Canadians and visitors to
Canada with the security and economic growth and opportunity they expect.
When asked why you are traveling to Canada, state that you are attending a
conference, and will be receiving no remuneration from any Canadian source.
If you are planning to stay in Canada for vacation, be sure to tell the agent.
Visitors entering Canada must clear Canada Customs border security upon
entry. For visitors traveling by road, Toronto's nearest Canada-U.S. border
crossings are at Niagara Falls, Fort Erie and Windsor.
Returning Home
When you leave Canada, remember to allow extra time to go through U.S.
customs.
Some i nformation taken from
<http://www.torontotourism.com/TOEssentials/BordersCustoms.htm>www.torontotourism.com/TOEssentials/BordersCustoms.htm
At 10:38 AM 10/15/2004, Shields, Ken wrote:
Hello gang...
Judging from the number of questions and concerns regarding the
Toronto COMMON meet, I'd have to conclude
That COMMON themselves have not done a bang up job of letting
everyone know what is needed
between the two countries.
I hope someone comments on this at the meeting...
Regards
Ken Shields
PPG Canada Inc
155 First Ave.
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 7L3
PH:905 725 1144 (326)
FAX:905 433 8712
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