Canada Postpones Full Implementation of Electronic Travel Authorization

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Canada Postpones Full Implementation of
Electronic Travel Authorization 
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The government of Canada is delaying until the
fall (autumn) the enforcement of a new electronic
travel authorization (eTA) system for individuals
exempt from the requirement to obtain a temporary
resident visa (TRV) before they may enter Canada.
The system was scheduled to be mandatory from
March 15, 2016.
Visa-exempt foreign nationals are expected
to have an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)
to fly to or transit through Canada, starting
March 15, 2016. Exceptions include U.S. citizens,
and travellers with a valid Canadian visa.
Canadian citizens, including dual citizens, and
Canadian permanent residents are not eligible to
apply for an eTA.However, from March 15, 2016
until fall 2016, travellers who do not have an
eTA can board their flight, as long as they have
appropriate travel documents, such as a valid
passport. During this time, border services
officers can let travellers arriving without an
eTA into the country, as long as they meet the
other requirements to enter Canada.