A dispute over legal protections for American customs officers has kept Nexus enrolment centres closed in Canada.
The standoff has led to a massive backlog in applications for the program, which allows pre-approved travellers to cross the border more quickly.
“One example could include the authority to carry or have access to a firearm while on duty,” spokesperson Rhonda Lawson said in an email. All first-time Nexus applicants whose initial submissions are approved must come in for an enrolment centre interview before they get the green light. Some existing cardholders must also book an interview to renew their membership, which expires after five years.Article content
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