Hi All,

My wife and I are fully vaccinated UK citizens based in London, UK - we have both, independently(before we knew each other) crossed the US/Canada border in about 2001/2002, just turned up, presented passport, stamped and sent on our way.

For the eTA, does this land border crossing ~20 years ago mean that we need to say "Yes" to this question:

"Have you ever applied for or obtained a visa, an eTA or a permit to visit, live, work or study in Canada? (required)"

As neither of us has actually applied previously, and just crossed at a land border, what should I choose ?

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Also, separately our flights are next Saturday (11th) -

With the information below, should I also wait to fill out the eTA - or as we are traveling very soon and Monday is a federal holiday in Canada, just get it done ?

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration...it-canada.html

"New instructions for visitor visa applicants coming soon

New instructions for visitor visa applicants will be available soon, to reflect the easing of border measures effective September 7, 2021. Unless you’re travelling for compassionate reasons (such as, to be present during the final moments of life of a loved one), we encourage you to wait to apply until the new instructions are available."