Canadians, Personal exemption limits

[bmnichol]

Not too long ago there was something in the new about the Fed Gov't raising the personal exemption limits for stay outside Canada longer than 48 hours. Has anybody heard any more about this? I've just checked the website and the amount is still quoted as being $200. 
 
 

[flopnfly]

I did see a notice posted in the duty free shop. 

It was either $500 or $700, I'll have to check.

[Bulldog]

It seams to have risen from $200.00 to $400.00

2. As announced in the federal budget 2007, the value of goods that may be imported duty- and tax-free by returning Canadian residents after a 48-hour absence has doubled from $200 to $400. The limits for 24 hour and 7 day absences remain unchanged: 24 hours - $50 / 7 days $750.


The top 10 things you should know before crossing the border this summer:

10. Beat the line ups: become a NEXUS member. NEXUS is designed to expedite the border clearance process for low-risk, pre-approved travellers into Canada and the United States. For more information, or to download an application go to www.nexus.gc.ca

9. Know before you go. If you plan to purchase specific items on your vacation, check to ensure the items are allowed into Canada. Some things are not allowed entry into Canada, such as some meat or vegetable products, and some things require special permits. To obtain more information call our 24-hour automated information line at 1-800-461-9999 (toll free). Or, check out our website at www.cbsa.gc.ca If you are unsure about about any items you are bringing back to Canada, declare the item and then discuss it with the border officer.

8. Ensure you have proper identification. Travellers entering the United States by air are required to carry a passport. To enter Canada you must have identification that proves your citizenship. Proper identification includes a birth certificate, a Canadian passport, a permanent residence card, a citizenship card or a certificate of Indian status. Government photo ID, such as a driver's license, should also be available to establish your identity. Always make sure you carry proper identification for yourself and any children travelling with you, and have it available to show the officer.

7. Keep receipts. You must declare all your purchases and any other goods acquired while you were out of the country when you arrive at the border. Have all your receipts and documents available for examination.

6. Currency and monetary instruments such as coins, bank notes and travellers cheques must be declared. Under the new Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act, there are no restrictions on the amount of money that you can bring into or take out of Canada, nor is it illegal to do so. However, you now have to report to a CBSA officer amounts equal to or greater than $10,000 CDN that you are bringing into or taking out of Canada.

5. When arriving at the border, check that you are not carrying items such as some fruit and vegetable that are not allowed into Canada.

4. Make sure you are not trying to bring back more than the allowable amount of alcohol or cigarettes.

3. Be careful not to try to bring back prohibited weapons. For information on regulations regarding the importation of all firearms see www.cfc-ccaf.gc.ca.

2. As announced in the federal budget 2007, the value of goods that may be imported duty- and tax-free by returning Canadian residents after a 48-hour absence has doubled from $200 to $400. The limits for 24 hour and 7 day absences remain unchanged: 24 hours - $50 / 7 days $750.

1. Build extra time into your schedule for crossing the border on weekends.



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[mojitomiss_cuba]

Bet they didn't increase the amount of booze and cigs we can bring in though