Here's a timeline for implimentation:

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2224.html

Mike
Houlton, Maine (3 miles from New Brunswick, Canada)

John Rodgers wrote:
> Have heard through several sources that new Canadian regulations will
> require persons entering Canada from the USA to have passports shortly.
> This did not use to be a requirement for US citizens - only a valid
> drivers license was needed.
>
> Not so any more.
>
> Don't get caught short. There is going to be a major rush on passports
> for a time and it takes a while to get one under any circumstance.Any
>
> Do it now!!
>
> Regards,
>
> John Rodgers
> 88 GL Driver
>