[pct-l] Canadian Entry Permit Denied

[JD Schaefer]

Well reasoned and well-stated.
JD


Vincent Rupp wrote:
> We should also hear a differing opinion on this matter. Not necessarily MY
> opinion, just a counter-argument for balance.
>
> The Canadians are kind enough to carve a spot in their governmental
> bureaucracy to stamp the forms of most people who want to enter their
> country from an unguarded United States trail. They don't have any
> obligation to let us walk right in and, if they decide too many people are
> coming in without respecting their process, they could shut it down. Then
> we'd walk up to pat a fence, sigh wearily, and turn around to try to find an
> alternative to the extremely convenient terminus in Manning Park.
>
> Maybe the more appropriate course is for the PCTA (or some helpful
> volunteers) to contact the authorities in Canada, find out what the rules
> are, ask if there's an appeal process, and then post the information on
> pcta.org so it's not a complete surprise a month before an applicant leaves
> Campo.
>
> Not sure what I'd do in the situation, but I know government officials
> detest having their rules trampled (even by people who trample extremely
> long distances to do so!).
>
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