Federal Government and Security Threats

security threats: The federal government announced the fee Friday for online travel applications, a key element of the perimeter pact with the United States intended to protect the continent from security threats, according to CTV. U.S. citizens would be exempted from the requirement and - Millions of visitors to Canada will pay a $7 application fee beginning next April under a new electronic security screening plan. Foreign nationals who currently do not need a visa to visit Canada -- including people from Britain, France and many other countries -- would have to successfully apply for a so-called electronic travel authorization before arriving by air. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.