Canadian institutions warn travelers of US border inspections
Some institutions in Canada have issued warnings about travel to the United States, highlighting the risks associated with unpredictable and potentially invasive customs inspections. Travelers are advised to exercise caution, including considering canceling their trips.
Key information
- Canadian institutions such as CHEO advise against traveling to the USA.
- Employees are instructed on how to minimize risks during border inspections.
- The Canadian government has extended warnings regarding border controls.
Canadian institutions, including the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO), are warning against travel to the USA due to unpredictable customs inspections that may include full access to electronic devices. These institutions recommend avoiding travel or using devices that do not contain personal data.
CHEO and Alberta Investment Management Corp. strongly advise against traveling to the USA. Employees are instructed to avoid business trips except for board or investor meetings. These institutions also recommend logging out of apps and deleting sensitive data before traveling.
Canadian institutions suggest using prepaid cell phones and laptops that do not contain personal data. The Faculty of Arts at the University of Waterloo offers such devices to its employees to minimize risks during inspections.
Tensions between the USA and Canada
Tensions between the United States and Canada are illustrated by the case of a French scientist who was denied entry to the USA. Although US authorities denied that the reason was his opinion on US policy, this situation underscores growing concerns over border inspections.
Canadian institutions are taking steps to protect their employees from unpredictable inspections at the US border. To minimize the risks during inspections, they recommend avoiding travel or using devices that do not contain personal data.
