Sarnia, Ontario, April 30, 2007 - Patricia Davidson, Member of Parliament for Sarnia-Lambton, on behalf of the Minister of Public Safety, the Honourable Stockwell Day, announced today that the NEXUS program has expanded to all Canadian waterways. This will allow eligible Canadian recreational boaters to expedite their border clearance between Canada and the United States.
“Canada’s New Government is delivering on its commitment to make our borders smarter and more secure for Canadians,” said Minister Day. “As of today, Canadian recreational boaters who are part of the NEXUS program will be able to take advantage of this great program.”
“I encourage Canadian boaters to apply for a NEXUS membership because using a NEXUS card is a more convenient, time-saving and secure way to cross the border,” said Ms. Davidson. “Instead of waiting on arrival to get border clearance, NEXUS members can now call 30 minutes to four hours ahead of time to a telephone reporting centre in the marine mode.”
“The success of NEXUS has been instrumental in creating a secure and streamlined crossing process for good neighbours on both sides of the border,” said W. Ralph Basham, Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection. “I look forward to the continued success and expansion of NEXUS, and a continued strong working relationship with the Canadian government and Canadian citizens.”
NEXUS is a joint initiative of the Canada Border Services Agency and U.S. Customs and Border Protection that facilitates quick and secure entry into Canada and the United States for pre-approved, low-risk travellers.
In December 2006, the NEXUS Air, Highway and Marine programs were harmonized into one trusted traveller program. NEXUS members are now “in for one, in for all” and can cross the border using any of the three modes at participating locations.
NEXUS is an initiative under the Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America that provides a framework to advance collaboration between Canada, the United States and Mexico in areas as diverse as security, trade facilitation, transportation, the environment and public health.
For more information, please visit the NEXUS Web site at www.nexus.gc.ca or call 1-866-NEXUS-26.
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For media information:
Mélisa Leclerc
Director of Communications
Office of the Honourable Stockwell Day
Minister of Public Safety
613-991-2863
CBSA Media Relations
