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Wednesday, September 10, 2008
New alternatives for U.S. land border crossings
The Saskatchewan government has approved a program that will offer an enhanced driver’s licence (EDL) or an enhanced identification card (EIC) as voluntary options for Saskatchewan residents to purchase through Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI). These cards will be available by June 1, 2009.
The application process for these cards will be rigorous, involving stringent security procedures. Further details will be announced later in 2008.
Under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, which takes effect June 1, 2009, all Canadian citizens crossing the border by land and water will require either:
- a passport;
- NEXUS/FAST (cards that expedite the border clearance process for low-risk, pre-approved travellers into the United States); or
- other secure identification approved by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security such as an EDL, EIC or Certificate of Indian Status Card.
More information about the U.S. Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative is available on the Canada Border Services Agency’s website at www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca.
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Thursday, April 10, 2008
SGI "Goes Green on the Road" 20% Rebate
SGI and the provincial government announced that if you have chosen to purchase an environmentally friendly vehicle you may be eligible for a 20% rebate on your 2007 insurance and registration fees.
The 20% rebate program applies to all hybrid and fuel efficient vehicles identified by the Government of Canada for 2006 and newer models. For additional information regarding the 20% rebate, please visit SGI's website at www.sgi.sk.ca
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Tuesday, March 4, 2008
New Online Vehicle History Search Service
Effective February 5, 2008
SGI has announced the introduction of a free online Saskatchewan Damage Claims History Search. Customers have the ability to check a vehicle's history of damage claims in Saskatchewan since January 1, 1998 as well as the status of the vehicle (rebuilt, stolen, non-repairable, or total loss) and its most current Saskatchewan registration expiry date. To obtain this information, a customer simply needs the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). For additional information regarding this service please visit SGI's website at www.sgi.sk.ca
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