<P> U.S. citizens and permanent residents entering Canada by land are required to possess the requisite documentation, and to meet other criteria before they are allowed entry into Canada . Consequently, travelers must also meet the requirements for re-entering the U.S. at the end of their visit . </P> <P> Entry into Canada is solely determined by Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officials in accordance with Canadian law . Visitors are required to have the necessary travel documentation and be in good health . If asked, they must satisfy an immigration officer of ties to their country of origin, such as a job, home, and family . They must also satisfy the officer that they will leave Canada at the end of their visit . Additionally, they must have sufficient money for their stay, and all items belonging to an individual, including the vehicle the individual may be traveling in, are subject to search by the CBSA . </P> <P> Canadian law requires that all persons entering Canada must carry proof of both citizenship and identity . A valid U.S. passport or passport card is preferred, although a birth certificate, naturalization certificate, citizenship certificate, or another document proving U.S. nationality, together with a government - issued photo ID (such as a driver's license) are acceptable to establish identity and nationality . However, the documents required to return to the United States can be more restrictive (for example, a birth certificate and photo ID are insufficient)--see the section below on Return entry into the U.S. </P> <P> An enhanced driver's license (EDL), currently issued by the states of Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Vermont, and Washington, is specifically designed to meet the requirements of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) to re-enter the United States via a land or water border . An EDL will also suffice as proof of identity and citizenship for American citizens entering Canada by road . </P>

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