I've been seeing more reports about this and was wondering if anyone here has had any recent personal experiences they would like to share. From what I understand, it's mostly arising from the US side of the border and device searches are becoming more frequent.
Increased harassment at US/Canadian border?
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I crossed 2 weeks ago without any issues on either side.
It's been in the news, more than one outlet too.
I visit the US at least once or twice a month for work. However, I usually cross the border in airports, and maybe once or twice a year by car. So, my recent experiences have been the opposite. The US side has become more relaxed, while Canadian customs have started taking longer in the past few months. I've also noticed that it's become more difficult for Americans to cross our border as well
There are tariffs on a number of items going into Canada, so that may explain the delays. Not so going into the States.
I crossed 8 times this week. Never had a problem on either side.
I cross at least 5-6 times a month.
I cross at least 5-6 times a month.
Crossed today. Got a secondary screening for the first time on my vehicle. It was friendly and quick, but in the 40 times or so that I've gone over that crossing I've never been searched before. Traveling on Nexus though and am supposed to get a random flagging every once in a while so might have been that. Nobody gave me a hard time on either side though.
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I’ve traveled numerous times in the last 6 weeks, no issues whatsoever. The media doing what the media does.
For last few years I have come to Canada from states in early September for the two World Cup cycling races and have crossed no problem.
December of 2024 crossed without giving a great reason for the border guard or quick enough response ! Vacation days off found myself in northern Vermont decided to spend day and night in Montreal . I was pulled off to side and vehicle was inspected and was no problem and was let through with a @30 minute delay. Honestly should have just said holiday . Had a great night of usual bar comedy night etc…
December of 2024 crossed without giving a great reason for the border guard or quick enough response ! Vacation days off found myself in northern Vermont decided to spend day and night in Montreal . I was pulled off to side and vehicle was inspected and was no problem and was let through with a @30 minute delay. Honestly should have just said holiday . Had a great night of usual bar comedy night etc…
i appreaciate your testimonial. And you are right: the media is doing what the media does...
but the fact remains, border agents are more zealous these days, and YOU may not have had problems, but problems are being had!
The article doesn’t provide references where the data is coming from. CBP published device search on an annual not monthly basis.
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