[pct-l] canada entry

[Thomas Jamrog]

This is not entirely accurate information.  I live in Maine, and we have a  border with Canada.  I do a lot of motorcycling. On one of our trips,  one of my buddies had a conviction for marijuana possession from the 1970's. Canada allowed him a one time entry for an immediate payment of $200, but that one time deal was just that , one time deal.  He was advised that to ever come into Canada again, he had to  to provide proof that he had been "rehabilitated".  This had nothing to do with drug treatment, but he had to apply to the Canadian consulate on this side for such a letter, which was issued for the sum of $700.   Now, all he has to do to get in is to show the physical original letter at  Canadian customs and there is immediate entry.   He's really careful about not losing that letter.  So,  I am not sure if that $200 one time fee remains the same today, but that was the deal 5 years ago.  This is for DUI and drug arrest situations, even possession.  
Uncle Tom 

On Dec 8, 2009, at 2:15 AM, Bob Vance wrote:

> On the other hand - if I was pretty sure I was going to be rejected for a
> permit - I would not apply for one and just enter anyway.  That way I could
> at least claim ignorance.  If you have been rejected for an entry permit it
> is hard to claim ignorance.
> 
> you've hit the nail on the head here.just to let others know about Canadian regulations let me tell you my situation. i don't have a prayer of getting an entry permit. among other things i got a d.u.i. 22 years ago(don`t drink and drive kiddies!).in the past it was easy to enter. you just lied"convicted of a crime?no not me" its different now. Canada is now connected into the U.S.  NCIC. they don't care if you got a d.u.i. in your model t on the way to Coolidge's inaugural.you are forever barred from entering Canada ,unless you pay a butt load of money for a certificate of rehabilitation.  i don't have that kind of money and from what Ive heard they have no problem turning people away.my plan is to enter with a prepaid bus ticket to Vancouver ,a pre paid train ticket to Seattle,then arrive at the last minute.i really don`t want to screw up people who come after me and piss off the Canadians,but this is the situation I'm in.I'm doing this hike.any
> alternative plans would be welcome.
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