The Canadian Press
OTTAWA–Public Safety minister Ralph Goodale says the government is trying to ensure Canadian dual-nationals still can use their Nexus trusted-traveller cards at the border following word that cards have been revoked.
Goodale told the House of Commons today the government will urge American officials to apply the rules fairly in the wake of a Trump administration executive order banning travel to the U.S. by people from seven countries in the Middle East and North Africa.
Conservative MP Michelle Rempel said that doesn’t provide much clarity to Canadians wondering if their Nexus card still is valid.
Global Affairs Canada said Foreign minister Chrystia Freeland stressed the importance of efficient border measures during a discussion yesterday with her U.S. counterpart, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.
A summary of the phone call said the two highlighted the progress of recent pre-clearance measures, as well as the need for a safe and secure border that does not impede the smooth flow of goods and people.
Some 400,000 people and more than $2 billion in goods and services cross the border every day.
