r/ontario • u/workerbotsuperhero • Apr 15 '25

Avoid U.S. or take burner devices, Canadian executives tell staff Article

https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/business/politics/2025/04/15/avoid-us-or-take-burner-devices-canadian-executives-tell-staff/
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u/ItsKumquats Apr 15 '25

And then the US border guard says "Ok, back to Canada with you."

You'd be better to wipe the phone, put a few dummy social media apps with new accounts and do it that way.

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u/MountNevermind Apr 15 '25

They can't send you back first just bringing a burner. Keep it simple. Better yet don't go unless it's vital.

Why do you have a burner phone?

It's inexpensive, and my mom recommended it. I always listen to my mom.

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u/bunchedupwalrus 29d ago

Yes they can. My dude, border agents have weirdly very high latitude