blue pickeral Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 As it struggles to rein in a massive deficit, U.S. President Barack Obama’s administration is looking to squeeze revenue from every possible source – including Canadians. The President’s proposed 2012 budget, released publicly this week, suggests charging Canadians $5.50 to enter the country by air and sea to help pay for security checks and inspections at the nation’s airports. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/us-budget-proposes-550-fee-for-canadian-travellers/article1910967/ Would like to see a few U.S. operators in Ontario who charge in U.S. dollars taxed as well.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bob Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 I don't know about by sea but we have been paying this fee on our plane tickets since 2001 so you are not being charged extra for the security fees. Obama promised no tax increases for the middle class... :rofl2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 This fee is charged by ALL airports whether you see it as a seperate fee or you just pay for your ticket. If you fly to the Mexico you will hand them $10.00 cash as an entrance fee. Their was a waver of this fee between Canada and the USA that is now no longer being waved. When you cross the boarder by land they charge you for using the bridge both ways "for bridge maintenance" whats the difference their? Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ThisPlaceSucks Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 cash grab for a struggling economy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dara Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 hey, the country is flat busted and overspent like crazy. They gotta do whatever they can to not have to pay for it themselves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darsky Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 25 cuc's to exit cuba-THAT'S a grab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outllaw Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Sadly the u.s. is broke. hst will be in the future.. the land of the free,,, cost went up.. in reality and canada we also are paying huge sums for wars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12footspringbok Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Hate to tell you guys but per person we owe more than the yanks do..... http://buttonwood.economist.com/content/gdc?source=features_box4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioFisherman Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Hate to tell you guys but per person we owe more than the yanks do..... http://buttonwood.economist.com/content/gdc?source=features_box4 Dang! the plans to Americanize Canada are going well!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 I would like to thank each and every one who pays the $5.50 it has saved My country... Read the topic/article the money is for air travel security expenses not our National Debt. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookinforwalleye Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 (edited) I don`t mind helping out my poor American pals where do I send the check Art? Edited February 18, 2011 by lookinforwalleye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addy79 Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 25 cuc's to exit cuba-THAT'S a grab The Cuban CUC is a load of crap to begin with! They introduce monopoly money for tourists and peg it against the USD, WOW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cram Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Pretty common at airports around the world. Not a big deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 For the amount I travel to the US by air or sea, this will not affect me. I guess they gotta do what they gotta do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Buck Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 ya the interogation you go through every time we cross the border is rediculous... can only imagine what'll happen with more funding???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioFisherman Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 I don`t mind helping out my poor American pals where do I send the check Art? We might be OK, they are going to start installing a quarter slot in the toilet paper dispensers in public restrooms! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 I'm also trying to figure out why the OP thinks this is related to fishing licenses? NY state has steady raised their non-resident yearly licenses for the past couple of years. It's at like $70 now, lol. It used to be $45. I think the res licenses have also increased in price.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bob Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 I'm also trying to figure out why the OP thinks this is related to fishing licenses? NY state has steady raised their non-resident yearly licenses for the past couple of years. It's at like $70 now, lol. It used to be $45. I think the res licenses have also increased in price.. GOOD POINT...but so has Ontario.....If I have said it once I have said it a hundred times..."the more money you give ANY government the more money they spend and WASTE"...we are all drowning in government fees and taxes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 I don`t mind helping out my poor American pals where do I send the check Art? Thanks for the generous offer but with this $5.50 cents we should be set I however am proud to say I have left thousands of dollars in the Great White North traveling by land and enjoying the people and places over the years. I if it was in my power would apologize for passing on this outrageous expense and hope not to bankrupt the nation to the North of the USA. Ambassador Art of the Cajun Clan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookinforwalleye Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Thanks for the generous offer but with this $5.50 cents we should be set I however am proud to say I have left thousands of dollars in the Great White North traveling by land and enjoying the people and places over the years. I if it was in my power would apologize for passing on this outrageous expense and hope not to bankrupt the nation to the North of the USA. Ambassador Art of the Cajun Clan No worries China will own North America soon enough anyways!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 I have found thinking of the world economy as a moving changing entity that each day shows new potential paths as being a more realistic view of the world. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Very profound there Ambassador Art, I like the way you think. I fly though many airports in the course of a year and it is amazing the charges that are levied in the guise of security fees, airport improvement levies, congestion charges, call it what you like, $5.50 is a drop in the bucket compared to what is charged at Canadian airports and others around the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue pickeral Posted February 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 I'm also trying to figure out why the OP thinks this is related to fishing licenses? More tongue in cheek than anything else....and although I can't figure out why Yanks are so resilient against public health care, greatly admire the accomplishments of their country! However,this is a fishing forum....and whenever whenever we get beat up by such things as soft wood lumber duties, extra border charges etc. fishing, hunting and sledding are the only things that our American friends take seriously in terms of retaliatory measures.... .....still peeved at having to pay fishing lodge fees in foreign currency in my own country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookinforwalleye Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 More tongue in cheek than anything else....and although I can't figure out why Yanks are so resilient against public health care, greatly admire the accomplishments of their country! However,this is a fishing forum....and whenever whenever we get beat up by such things as soft wood lumber duties, extra border charges etc. fishing, hunting and sledding are the only things that our American friends take seriously in terms of retaliatory measures.... .....still peeved at having to pay fishing lodge fees in foreign currency in my own country. Just be greatful that our American brudders don`t come looking for our WMD`s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bob Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Just be greatful that our American brudders don`t come looking for our WMD`s Come summer I will be looking for your WMD (Walleye, Muskie and Docks)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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