With the tragic events around the world in the past year, Kenora-Rainy River MP Bob Nault is recommending residents carry proper identification with them at all times.
Nault notes when residents cross international borders, including the border with the United States, they should carry a passport.
He adds the federal government is doing everything it can to protect Canadians.
Nault officially opened a new state-of-the-art border customs facility in Fort Frances last week.
The crossing opened to traffic in February.