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NEWS RELEASE

CANADA BORDER
SERVICES AGENCY

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CBSA advises travellers to plan ahead for busy Labour Day weekend

SAULT STE. MARIE - The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) reminds travellers to plan their border crossing to avoid delays during this upcoming Labour Day weekend.

In previous years, the Labour Day long weekend has been one of the busiest of the year in terms of traffic volume.

Travellers are advised to consider the potential for peak traffic volumes for the following dates and times:

Sault Ste. Marie port of entry

Peak traffic volumes are anticipated between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Friday, August 31, between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 1, between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Sunday, September 2, and between 12 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Monday, September 3, when border wait times may exceed 45 minutes.

Peak traffic volume information and anticipated border wait times are based on historical data.

The CBSA anticipates a five percent increase in traffic this weekend at the Sault Ste. Marie port of entry from previous years based on traffic volume trends to date in 2012.

The forecasted traffic volumes may vary depending on numerous factors, including weather conditions.

For more information on border wait times and for instructions on how to receive Twitter messages for border wait times at some ports of entry, visit the CBSA Web site at www.cbsa.gc.ca, or stay connected with us using your mobile by visiting www.cbsa.gc.ca/mobile.

You can also visit the Government of Canada Wireless Portal through your Web-enabled mobile device at www.wap.gc.ca or www.gc.ca.

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