English (official) 59.3%, French (official) 23.2%, other 17.5%

Roman Catholic 42.6%, Protestant 23.3% (including United Church 9.5%, Anglican 6.8%, Baptist 2.4%, Lutheran 2%), other Christian 4.4%, Muslim 1.9%, other and unspecified 11.8%, none 16%

As an affluent, high-tech industrial society in the trillion-dollar class, Canada resembles the US in its market-oriented economic system, pattern of production, and affluent living standards.

Canadian Forces: Land Forces Command, Maritime Command, Air Command, Canada Command (homeland security)

Entry into Canada is solely determined by Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) officials in accordance with Canadian law . Canadian law requires that all persons entering Canada carry both proof of citizenship and proof of identity. A valid U.S. passport, passport card or NEXUS card (see below) satisfies these requirements for U.S. citizens. If U.S. citizen travelers to Canada do not have a passport, passport card or approved alternate document such as a NEXUS card, they must show a government-issued photo ID (e.g. Driver’s License) and proof of U.S. citizenship such as a U.S. birth certificate, naturalization certificate, or expired U.S. passport. Children under sixteen need only present proof of U.S. citizenship. 

All Americans traveling by air outside of the United States are required to present a passport or other valid travel document to enter the United States.  This requirement will be extended to sea travel (except closed-loop cruises), including ferry service, on June 1, 2009.  Until then, U.S. citizens traveling by sea may present government-issued photo identification and a document showing their U.S. citizenship (for example, a birth certificate or certificate of nationalization).  Starting June 1, 2009, all travelers must present a Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) compliant document such as a passport or a passport card for entry to the United States.  While passport cards and enhanced driver’s licenses are sufficient for entry into the United States, they may not be accepted by the particular country you plan to visit; please be sure to check with your cruise line and countries of destination for any foreign entry requirements.

Both the U.S. and Canadian governments urge frequent travelers to join the NEXUS trusted traveler program. NEXUS members receive a special travel card that allows expedited border crossings for both private and commercial travelers through both U.S. and Canadian border controls very quickly. The CBP has detailed information about the NEXUS program .

U.S. citizens entering Canada from a third country must have a valid U.S. passport. A visa is not required for U.S. citizens to visit Canada for up to 180 days. Anyone seeking to enter Canada for any purpose other than a visit (e.g. to work, study or immigrate) must qualify for the appropriate entry status, and should contact the Canadian Embassy or nearest consulate and visit the Canadian immigration web site . 

Anyone with a criminal record (including misdemeanors or Driving While Impaired (DWI) charges may be barred from entering Canada and must obtain a special waiver well in advance of any planned travel. To determine whether you may be inadmissible and how to overcome this finding , refer to the Canadian citizenship and immigration web site.
Forfurther information on entry requirements , travelers may contact the Canadian Embassy at 501 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington DC 20001, tel. (202) 682-1740; or the Canadian consulates in Atlanta, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York, San Juan or Seattle.

Information about dual nationality or the prevention of international child abduction can be found on our web site. For further information about customs regulations, please read our Customs Information sheet.

Airports:  1,337, Airports w/paved runways:  509 (numerous significant International airports)

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ/CYYZ)
Toronto, Pearson Int’l, ON, Canada, PO Box 6031, Greater Toronto Airports Authority, Toronto AMF, Ontario, L5P 1B2, CANADA
Toronto, Pearson Int’l, ON, Canada, 3111 Convair Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, CANADA
Tel: 1 (1)416 776-3000
Fax:  1 (1)416 776-3580
E-mail:  c_relations@gtaa.com
Website:  www.gtaa.com

Although criminal activity in Canada is more common in urban areas, overall crime levels are comparable to the United States and violent crimes such as murder, armed robbery, and rape can occur throughout the country.

Infant MR total:  4.63 deaths/1,000 live births
Life expectancy at birth:  TOTAL 80.34 years  (male 76.98/female 83.86)

Required: None
Recommended: Hep A & B, Boosters: MMR, DPT

For specific health concerns for all of Canada & specific details by Province, visit http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinationCanada.aspx.

Good medical care is widely available and the level of public health and sanitation in Canada is high. The largely state-run Canadian health care system is managed by each province (e.g. the province of Ontario has its own hospital insurance plan as does each of the other provinces and territories) and is funded by Canadian taxpayers. Tourists and temporary visitors do not qualify for this health care plan and are well advised to have their own insurance to cover any medical expenses. Some health care professionals in the province of Quebec might only speak French.

For specific health concerns for all of Canada & specific details by Province, visit http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinationCanada.aspx.

Country Calling Code:  1 + local number (no international calling code for Canada)
Internet Country Code:  .ca