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A new initiative could cost Northwestern Ontario and other parts of the country that thrive on tourism.

Northwestern Ontario Tourism Association vice-president Jerry Fisher says the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative could be a problem…

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Under the initiative, those who return to the U.S. by automobile will require a passport by December 31st, 2007.

Fisher said spontaneous and single day travel from the U.S. will be most affected.

He made the comments at a lunch hosted by the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce.

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