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US and Canada agree on border security kiosks
February 27, 2007
MONTREAL -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner W. Ralph Basham announced that the enrollment center at Montreal's Pierre Trudeau International Airport is open for travelers interested in applying for the NEXUS program. Passage kiosks will be operational in the coming weeks.
An enrollment center in Toronto opened earlier this month where a NEXUS kiosk is also operational. Expansion to the Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg, Ottawa, and Halifax airports is expected by the end of 2007.
"This expansion is a perfect example of the cross-border coordination at work to facilitate legitimate travel for residents of North America by providing trusted travel lanes at airports, waterways and land crossings," said Commissioner Basham. "This program is a common-sense and modern way to strike the right balance between enhanced security and faster, more efficient travel between our countries."
NEXUS is a joint initiative of the Canada Border Services Agency and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection that facilitates quick and secure entry into Canada and the United States for pre-approved, low-risk travelers. A NEXUS card can serve as an alternative to a passport when traveling to the United States by air at designated airports.
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