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Canada Warns Travelers of Increased U.S. Border Scrutiny and Potential Detention

Updated travel advisory highlights stricter U.S. policies, mandatory registration for extended stays, and risks of electronic device searches.

The Blue Water Bridge border crossing into the United States from Sarnia, Ontario, Canada on April 3, 2025.
Canada updated its travel advisory for the US on Saturday
People hold flags as they protest in solidarity with Canada amid uncertainty over tariffs policy, near the Canada-US border crossing in Buffalo, New York
A Canada Border Services officer hands passports back to a visitor entering Canada from Vermont at the Highway 55 Port of Entry in Stanstead, Que., on Thursday, March 13, 2025. Canadians are facing a new travel advisory regarding travel to the U.S., warning about "scrutiny at border points" from U.S. border guards and that they could be detained if denied entry. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi

Overview

  • Canada's updated travel advisory warns citizens about heightened scrutiny at U.S. borders, including potential searches of electronic devices and detention if entry is denied.
  • Starting April 11, Canadians staying in the U.S. for over 30 days must register with U.S. authorities or face penalties, fines, or misdemeanor charges.
  • U.S. border agents have significant discretion in determining entry eligibility, with searches potentially including travelers' phones, laptops, and social media activity.
  • The advisory follows reports of Canadian citizens being detained at U.S. borders, including actor Jasmine Mooney's high-profile detention in March.
  • These developments reflect escalating trade tensions and strained U.S.-Canada relations, prompting reduced cross-border travel and economic concerns.