Ottawa Warns Canadian Travellers of Potential ‘Scrutiny’ at US Border

Ottawa Warns Canadian Travellers of Potential ‘Scrutiny’ at US Border
Vehicles drive across the Peace Bridge between the United States and Canada, in Buffalo, N.Y., on Feb. 27, 2025. AP Photo/Lauren Petracca
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Ottawa is advising Canadians to expect scrutiny at U.S. border crossings, advising travellers to comply with border agents and warning of the possibility of being detained by authorities, and having their cellphones searched.

The government’s travel website was updated on April 4 to include advice for travellers heading south, saying border agents have “significant discretion” about who gets into the country.