This question is fairly easy. Acceptable documentation includes:

• your passport;
• a driver's license with your photograph;
• a Canadian citizenship card;
• a birth certificate;
• at least one other piece of identification with your photograph;
• credit cards and any, other documents with your name on them to support the above items;
• a special border card, which can sometimes be arranged, such as Nexxus.

Again, a fairly easy question. There are really only two answers for the "why" ­ Business or Pleasure. If travelling for business, you must prove what business you conduct and what your specific duties are. This can become very complicated, especially when you are importing (or simply carrying) any business products or information. Most CSA members will be answering "Pleasure" as they are really on vacation, although often, for an extended period of time. Proof of ownership, or rental, of a US property will often assist the border official in making a positive decision. This will also prove where you are staying and help them to find you in the event of an emergency. Acceptable documentation includes:

• a deed or tax bill, in your name, for an owned US property;
• a rental agreement or a hotel or RV/trailer park confirmation for a US property;
• copies of any US bills relating to the above, such as utility, telephone, cable, repair or maintenance bills;
• copies of any correspondence with an RV park, trailer park or other location that indicates you will be staying with them;
• a route map from an auto club, or even from the Internet, that shows your touring itinerary;
• a written invitation from someone to visit them.

Border officials want to know that you will leave their country. To do this means you must show them when you are leaving or prove that you really live, permanently, in another country. Documentation includes:

• return air, train or bus tickets;
• a Canadian property deed or rental agreement;
• tax bills or other government documents relating to your Canadian property;
• travel insurance documents showing the expiry date;
• a Canadian passport or citizenship card;
• a copy of a Canada Pension Plan statement;
• a driver's license and vehicle ownership permit, showing your Canadian address;
• a completed US Closer Connection Form.

Immigrants and refugees require special handling at the border and it is important that you can clearly demonstrate that, in addition to leaving, you will also not be a burden while you are visiting, especially if your stay is a prolonged stay. Proving you have some money set aside for your trip will usually suffice. Documentation includes:

• a copy of your Canadian bank statement;
• a copy of a Canadian investment fund statement;
• valid credit cards (watch the expiry dates);
• traveller's cheques;
• a travel insurance policy which covers medical expenses, proving you will not be a burden on the medical system;