But you could just go to Quebec and not worry about dealing with the US federal government searching your phone because you’re within 100 miles from a border.
just like your luggage, our officers can examine your cell phones, tablets, laptops and any other digital device you are carrying
if the device is password-protected, which will be written down on a piece of paper. You are obligated to provide your password when asked.
Failure to grant access to your personal digital device may result in the detention of that device under section 101 of the Customs Act, or seizure of the device under subsection 140
Hey, parts of the US are decent
Definitely, I just like visiting countries that treat their tourists nice.
It’s also a hassle to get a new phone for the trip.
Yea, Vermont is basically an honorary part of Quebec!
But you could just go to Quebec and not worry about dealing with the US federal government searching your phone because you’re within 100 miles from a border.
Not so fun fact: Canadas border is not better (maybe even worse?): https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-voyage/edd-ean-eng.html
We miss the decent people, but we fear the 1% confluence of poor armed belligerent gqp, as those people are a huge risk.