With a long weekend ahead in the U.S., the Canada Border Services Agency is working to reduce your wait time at the border.

You can help in that process, too.

"This summer, travellers are returning to a border that is managed differently, with evolving COVID-19 requirements, which can mean delays during peak periods," the CBSA said in a press release. "The CBSA is working with government and industry partners to mitigate long border wait times, but there are also things that travellers can do to make the process easier for themselves and other travellers."

The CBSA says be prepared, know the rules and complete the mandatory ArriveCan submission at least 72 hours before arriving at the border.

The Canadian agency also says make sure you can enter, give travel and immigration documents and advance declarations, and have a birth certificate for the child you’re traveling with if they don't have a passport.

"The CBSA invests significant effort annually to plan and prepare for peak periods, such as the summer months," the press release continued. "The Agency works with bridge and tunnel operators, airport authorities and travel industry groups to plan and review service requirements, enhancement opportunities, and required resources, so that we can deliver together the best service to all travellers."

Some mandatory COVID rules are still in place at the border.

For more information, visit the CBSA Web site or call 1-800-461-9999.