US Waiver for Canadians

Starting in 2014, Canadians and Americans could be required to present a passport or enhanced drivers license when entering Canada. In a move to bring further alignment between US and Canadian border legislation, the proposal could also introduce entry and exit tracking. Canadian newspaper Embassy : Citizenship and Immigration Canada plans to introduce new legal rules that would force Canadians and Americans to present authorized travel documents such as passports when entering Canada, according to departmental notes. ...A system to track entries and exits from Canada is being set up by the CBSA, and the document notes that the immigration department’s legislation will support this system. Article:   Border law will demand travel docs from Canadians

Per the previous post, U.S. customs officials said they won't strictly enforce new identification requirements at land and sea borders with Canada on June 1 because of business leaders' concerns about the impact on trade and travel. The U.S. "will have a flexible enforcement policy on June 1," said Jayson Ahern, acting customs commissioner. Eventually, "we'll get to a point where" full compliance will be required, he said. Read the complete article: New border rules won't be strictly enforced, U.S. official says Obviously, recipients of the I-194 waiver program should be possession of all necessary documents before making a trip state-side.

As of today, people travelling to the United States by land or water will need a passport or other approved documents such as the NEXUS card used by frequent travellers, the Free and Secure Trade (FAST) card used by truckers, or one of the enhanced driver's licences offered in such provinces as British Columbia, Manitoba and Quebec. The rules are part of the U.S.-imposed Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative intended to enhance border security. Read the article: Tougher passport rules