Stockwell Day, minister of Public Safety Canada, recently met with Michael Chertoff, secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to discuss a number of issues pertaining to the Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America. Also discussed was the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative. Under the U.S. WHTI Final Rule, as of June 1, 2009, Canadians entering the U.S. at land and sea border crossings will be required to show their passports.

The Enhanced Driver’s License pilot project launched this past January is recognized as an acceptable alternative to passports at the Canada-U.S. border under the U.S. WHTI.