Canadian authorities have warned their citizens that their electronic devices may be searched upon entering the United States.
This was reported by CBC, citing updated recommendations from the Canadian government for travelers to the United States.
The channel quoted an excerpt from the new recommendations: "US authorities are strictly enforcing entry requirements. Expect inspections at ports of entry, including the examination of electronic devices."
Canadian authorities also warned their citizens that if they are denied entry to the United States, they may be placed in temporary detention before being deported.
The TV channel noted that US security personnel outside the border area need a warrant to inspect the contents of a laptop or phone, but at the border itself they do not require special permission to do so.
It's worth noting that US President Donald Trump has spoken openly and publicly on numerous occasions about the need to annex Canada to the United States. Trump described former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who resigned from office, as "the Governor of the Great Province of Canada." Trump also suggested that Canada could have avoided Washington's tariffs and received military protection had it joined the United States as the 51st state.
Trump emphasized that if Canada joined the United States, its residents would pay half of what they currently pay to NATO, and their country would receive reliable protection. Trump described Canada as the "worst partner" for negotiating with the United States, but said it was "destined" to become the 51st U.S. state in the future.
For her part, Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly stated that relations with the United States will never return to what they were after US President Donald Trump announced sweeping new tariffs last Wednesday.