[pct-l] Entry into Canada

[Paul Robison]

last time i returned from Canada to the USA i had a 3 hour interview and  was 
searched and forced to sit on an ultrasound type chair to check my  butthole for 
paraphernalia.  

you can certainly have incredibly harsh interrogations,  

... but i have a long record, and entered canada illegally in the first  place, 
so my situation was grossly complicated.  this was at the border  just south of 
winnipeg too,  i think the west coast is more relaxed.

for others i have talked to it's pretty much swipe your passport (or  D.L.) and 
drive through,  maybe run their hands through your bags.  ALL  of mine have at 
minnimum involved removing every item larger than a  thimble from my pack and 
confiscation of the silliest items, like any clothing made in sri lanka and 
cigars.

i do not think this is normal,  really depends on your criminal record and legal 
residency status.  bottom line,  why give them a REASON to do anything?  keep 
your head low, and go through.  i'd get a passport.
~Paul