The federal government announced today, it’s changing its strict customs policy. The Travelling Action Plan now allows Americans with minor criminal offences a one- time waiver into the country.
Kenora MP Greg Rickford says the safety of all Canadians is still the government’s number one priority. Individuals will still have to comply with CIC and CBSA approval before crossing the border into Canada.
“We do feel that this is an important first step, temporary in nature, as the long-term solutions I think we'll take on from the industry itself,"
Kenora MP Greg Rickford along with Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism made the announcement with a firm belief that this will increase tourism numbers in the Kenora District.
Smith Camps owner/operator Al Smith agrees adding that millions of dollars in revenue has been lost affecting everybody not only those in the tourism industry.
