Passports

it's not that hard to get one, but it takes a while. you have to have a bunch of info, like a real birth certificate (nocopies), Soc. sec card, current photoon the right size (get at walgreens or AAA office). the forms and shit are at the post office. takes several weeks to get it back.
not sure what current regs are for us/can. border. I carry my passport, just cause I never know where I might go...

Until the end of the year, you can still cross land or sea ports of entry without a passport. To fly you do need one and by '08 you'll always need one.