Canada to End Remote Border Crossing Program Used Largely by Americans

Canada to end remote border crossing program

Largely used by Americans

Canada to end remote border crossing program used largely by Americans

Canada will scrap its Remote Area Border Crossing program in place of mandatory telephone or in-person reporting in 2026.

Canada to End Remote Border-Crossing Permits with the U.S. in 2026

Canada is set to phase out a niche but important system that has long helped travelers move between northern Minnesota and adjacent parts of Ontario and Manitoba without visiting a staffed border station. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) says its Remote Area Border Crossing (RABC) Program will end on September 14, 2026, replacing the permit model with mandatory reporting at ports of entry or designated telephone reporting sites for trave…