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Security Notice to all Consulate Visitors
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25 March 08
 Ambassador David H. Wilkins' Statement on United States Mission Canada Participation in Earth Hour 2008
14 March 08
International Women's Day - a Statement by Secretary Condoleezza Rice.
International Women’s Day reminds us of the critical role women play in addressing the economic, political, and human security challenges our world faces. The enfranchisement of women, supported at all levels, is essential to meeting our global prosperity. As history unfolds, nations are increasingly judged by whether they afford women equal opportunity. [More]
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- United States Honors Eight Female Champions of Human Rights
- Women's History Month
11 March 08
Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2007
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6 March 08
Statement by Ambassador David H. Wilkins.
Throughout the month of February, we participated in Montreal's proud tradition of celebrating Black History Month, by attending and hosting several events. We were pleased to attend the official opening of Montreal’s activities at City Hall and the closing ceremony in honor of Quebec Minister of Immigration and Cultural Communities Yolande James. We applaud this year’s theme, “Celebrate our presence and recognize our contributions – 1608-2008”, which was chosen to coincide with the 400th anniversary of Quebec and to honor Mathieu Da Costa, the first black person in Canada. Consul General Mary B. Marshall also hosted a reception to recognize this year's and past year's Black History Month Laureates, who have all contributed significantly to Quebec society. We were pleased that so many of Montreal's Black Community leaders could join us at this event to wish the Laureates continued success. Finally, the Consulate's Rhonda Watson took part in a series of outreach activities: speaking to two World Culture classes at Beaconsfield High School and discussing the importance of celebrating Black History Month with Peter Anthony Holder on CJNT television’s “Soul Call” (aired Feb. 21) and with Jean Ernest Pierre on his daily show “Face-à-face” on CPAM radio (Feb. 22).
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23-26 January 08
 Ambassador Wilkins - Montreal and Quebec City trip
Late last month, I traveled to Quebec for meetings with business leaders, students and private citizens. I also had the opportunity to meet with U.S. Consulate staff in both Montreal and Quebec City and to present awards to some of our hard-working Canadian and American colleagues.
[Read More] [Slideshow].
17 January 08
The U.S. Embassy in Ottawa would like to remind travelers that beginning January 31, 2008, individuals crossing the border will be asked to present documents denoting citizenship and identity when entering the United States through land and sea ports of entry. This change primarily affects American and Canadian citizens, who have previously been permitted entry by oral declaration alone, and marks the transition toward standard and consistent documents for all travelers entering the United States.
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[What documents are needed?] [FAQs]
3 December 07
Travelers Reminded of new Document Requirements Beginning January 31, 2008: Documents Proving Citizenship and Identity Will be Required When Entering The United States Through Land and Sea Ports of Entry. [DHS press release]
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Issues in Focus
Under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), for entry into the United States at land or sea borders, as of January 31, 2008:
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Oral declarations of citizenship alone will no longer be accepted;
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U.S. and Canadian citizens ages 19 and older will need to present a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, along with proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate or naturalization certificate;
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Children ages 18 and under will only be required to present proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate;
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Passports and trusted traveler program cards - NEXUS, FAST, and SENTRI - will continue to be accepted for cross-border travel.
All existing nonimmigrant visa and passport requirements will remain in effect and will not be altered by this change. A passport has been required for air travel since January 23, 2007. [read more on WHTI]
NEW. Entry requirements at land or sea borders in effect June 1, 2009:
Washington -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced today the final rule for the land and sea portion of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), a core 9/11 Commission recommendation. The WHTI final rule requires travelers to present a passport or other approved secure document denoting citizenship and identity for all land and sea travel into the United States. WHTI establishes document requirements for travelers entering the United States who were previously exempt, including citizens of the U.S., Canada and Bermuda. These document requirements will be effective June 1, 2009
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