Odd Question...

[J.M.]

Okay, I have a small dilemma.

I am a Dual citizen of Canada and the USA, but I don't have a Canadian passport and can't obtain one before my flight. I have my U.S. passport and my Canadian Citizenship Certificate but I am wondering if anyone has ever tried entering by air in this type of situation. As far as I can tell, it is the air carrier (Flight Company) who truly requires the use of a passport (Thus my U.S. passport would be sufficient), but I am curious as to how CBSA might react to me producing my Canadian Citizenship certificate along with my U.S. passport.

I have tried Googling the issue but so far haven't come across someone who has been silly enough to attempt this.

Any ideas would be appreciated ^_^

 

[Regina]

I have tried Googling the issue but so far haven't come across someone who has been silly enough to attempt this.

Try this

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/enf/enf04-eng.pdf
para 9.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/op/op01-eng.pdf
Also you could call to CIC Call Centre and speak with an agent. Some of them could be very helpful.

 

[J.M.]

Try this

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/enf/enf04-eng.pdf
para 9.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/op/op01-eng.pdf
Also you could call to CIC Call Centre and speak with an agent. Some of them could be very helpful.

It would seem that, according to the first manual, as long as the officer is statisfied that I am actually a Canadian citizen, I should be fine though I will be risking a secondary examination. However, I shouldn't be denied entry or unreasonably delayed as they can verify my citizenship via the certificate.

Thank you!