Effect Today: Canadian Passport

effect today: The federal government announced the rule earlier this year it doesn t apply to those who have dual Canadian-American citizenship.A new electronic system will scan passports at check in to verify that all passengers boarding flights have the appropriate documents to enter Canada, according to Toronto Star. The government was set to start enforcing the new rules at the end of September, but held off until today because some travellers complained that they didn t get enough notice to get a Canadian passport. Henry Stancu / Toronto Star file photo By The Canadian Press Thu., Nov. 10, 2016 OTTAWA A new rule requiring some Canadians with dual citizenship to use a Canadian passport to enter the country takes effect today. Article Continued Below The Morning Headlines Newsletter Delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up react-empty 166 (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.