From the Niagara Falls Review:
Fill up the printer ink cartridges and load up the letterhead.
The St. Catharines-Thorold Chamber of Commerce is urging its members to send a letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security asking it to modify the requirement that anyone entering the U.S. will need a passport by June 2009.
The intent is to convince U.S. decision makers to reconsider the controversial Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative taking its toll on the local tourism industry.
“Take it upon yourself, if you believe this to be an important economic matter in the future of Niagara, take this (letter) put your name on it and mail it,” said Walter Sendzik, chamber executive vice-president and general manager.
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Does anyone even know when this stupid thing is happening anymore? I heard Jan ‘08, June ‘08 and June ‘09. Im clueless. any help?
June 2009 is the latest date. It was moved to this date by Congress in June of this year. However that is supposed to be the latest possible date that we would need a passport. If they are comfortable with the system and controls in place, they can move that up. So it really could be any time between now (unlikely) and June 2009.
Stupid law.
I’m waiting until June, 2009 before I even apply, then only if necessary!
We are not world wide travellers…..never will be….will only need it to get back and forth between the Falls and the United States.
It is too early in the game to shell out $200.00!