US border security
We (my family & I) crossed the US/Canada boarder at Sarnia, Ontario/Port Huron, Michigan yesterday August 31. Following is a transcript of the converstaion at both the US and Canadian entry points.
US Customs Agent: = USA
Canada Customs Agent: =CCA
USA: What nationality are you?
My answer: Canadian
USA: All four of you?
My answer: Yes
USA: What is the purpose of your visit?
My answer: Shopping
USA: OK, have a good day
Returning to Canada about 4 hours later the following exchange, between Canada Customs and myself, took place.
CCA: Were do you live?
My answer: Brampton, Ontario
CCA: How long have you been out of the country?
My answer: About four hours
CCA: Did you purchase or receive any gifts while in the US?
My answer: Yes, about $200.00 Canadian worth
CCA: OK, drive carefully and enjoy the rest of the holiday. (It is the Labour Day weekend here in NA).
We could have slipped Osama into the US and brought Saddam back with us. This would not have happened if we had been entering the US at Pearson Airport (YYZ). The last time I entered the US at Pearson I was subject to almost a strip search and a secondary at both US Emigration and US Agriculture. I almost missed my flight. I guess I,m not on the border profile but I am definitely profiled at the airport.
Last edited by AOG-YYZ; 3rd September 2003 at 22:59.