A British grandfather misses his great-granddaughter’s birthday party in Nova Scotia. A comedian doesn’t make it to a Toronto gig. Canadians with dual citizenship face logistical headaches when they try to head home for the holidays.
In each case, Canada’s recently implemented electronic travel authorization (eTA) policy is getting the blame. Citizens of more than 50 countries who can visit Canada without a visa now need to complete an electronic screening before they’re allowed to get on the plane.
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