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CANPASS [3 records]

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Record 1 2014-12-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Customs and Excise
  • National and International Security
OBS

CANPASS, a shared border initiative which expedites the movement of travellers through the use of a special permit to enter Canada, was implemented at all airports and approved marinas effective June 6, 1996.

OBS

An additional CANPASS Processing Centre was established in 1996-97 in Montreal, Quebec adding to the two previously established in Niagara Falls, Ontario and Douglas, British Columbia.

Key term(s)
  • CANPASS
  • CANPASS Processing Center

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Douanes et accise
  • Sécurité nationale et internationale
OBS

CANPASS, une initiative frontalière commune qui a pour but d'accélérer le déplacement des voyageurs munis d'un permis spécial d'entrée au Canada, a été mis en œuvre le 6 juin 1996 à tous les aéroports et aux marinas approuvées.

OBS

En 1996-1997, on a établi à Montréal (Québec) un autre centre de traitement CANPASS, qui vient s'ajouter aux deux autres déjà en service à Niagara Falls (Ontario) et à Douglas (Colombie-Britannique).

Key term(s)
  • CANPASS

Spanish

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Record 2 2011-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surveillance and Formalities (Air Transport)
  • Citizenship and Immigration
DEF

The expression used to denote a Canada [Border Services Agency] program for the telephone clearance of travellers on a Canadian- or U.S.-registered private aircraft, company aircraft, or small charter aircraft carrying no more than 15 passengers and arriving directly for the U.S.

OBS

Other civil aircraft and military aircraft require direct co-ordination with Canada [Border Services Agency].

French

Domaine(s)
  • Contrôles et formalités (Transport aérien)
  • Citoyenneté et immigration
DEF

Expression désignant le programme de déclaration par téléphone de l’Agence des services frontaliers du Canada à l'intention des voyageurs à bord d'aéronefs privés immatriculés au Canada ou aux États-Unis, d'aéronefs appartenant à des entreprises, ou de petits aéronefs nolisés transportant au plus 15 passagers, arrivant des États-Unis sans avoir fait d'escale.

OBS

Les autres aéronefs civils et militaires doivent communiquer directement avec [l'Agence des services frontaliers du Canada].

Spanish

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Record 3 1997-02-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Documents and Works
OBS

Leaflet and Participant's Guide.

OBS

Customs publications, Revenue Canada.

Key term(s)
  • CANPASS Programme

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de documents et d'œuvres
OBS

Dépliant et Guide du participant.

OBS

Publications des Douanes, Revenu Canada.

Spanish

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