If only one parent or legal guardian is accompanying a minor child on a trip outside of Canada it has become increasingly required that they have written permission to do so. Even if both parents are not living separate, if they are traveling alone or at different times, the parent that takes the child across the border should have written permission from the other parent. This applies whether you are driving or flying.Â
The powers that be do not always ask for the written permission, but it is highly recommended that have it just in case. The odds are they will ask, and if they ask and you do not have written permission, you can wave goodbye to your scheduled flight while you scramble to contact the other parent, to have them scramble to contact a lawyer (is it a weekend?), so they can get notarized, written permission to allow you to travel with your child.
Also, if your child is being taken across the border by a friend, relative or on a school or group outing, then both parents / legal guardians must sign the Travel Authorization form.
Medical Emergencies – it is important to state on the travel authorization that the accompanying adult has your permission to make medical emergency decisions.
November 11, 2011 - Remembrance Day, Alberta, Canada
The Ode of Remembrance:
They went with songs to the battle, they were young. Straight of limb, true of eyes, steady and aglow.
They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted, They fell with their faces to the foe. They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, Â
Remembrance Day Service - Royal Canadian Legion - seating starts at 9:30, ceremonies at 10:30 a.m. Oilfields High School Black Diamond.
Okotoks - Foothills Community Centre - seating starts at 9:30
Nanton - Services at the Bomber Command Museum of Canada
 Lest we forget.
 We will remember them.Â
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