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Canada’s border agency is shutting down its Remote Area Border Crossing program and replacing it with a new phone-in system, but the rollout isn’t ready yet—so RABC permits are being extended until November 30, 2026. Starting December 1, travelers entering via remote areas must either call in or visit designated ports. The change, aimed at boosting security like U.S. CBP does, mostly impacts American permit holders (90% of the 11,000 users). While old RABC holders didn’t need to appear in person, they still had to declare goods and were U.S. or Canadian citizens. New phone reporting sites are already live for Quetico Park paddlers, with more coming soon. Feedback on the Quetico system has been positive, and the agency encourages frequent travelers to join NEXUS for faster crossings. For occasional travelers, the phone system is seen as simple and efficient—and public input helped shape where sites will be placed. Boaters who never land in Canada remain unaffected.

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