Growing numbers of Canadian snowbirds are expressing unease after reports of detentions and intensified questioning at U.S. border crossings, raising broader concerns about surveillance, data collection, and evolving entry requirements.
Recent revelations show that the U.S. Border Patrol has been quietly monitoring drivers through concealed roadside license-plate readers placed along major travel routes — including near the Canadian border.
The technology, often hidden inside traffic barrels and roadside equipment, is designed to detect “suspicious travel patterns,” particularly among individuals who cross frequently or deviate from typical travel behavior.
For some Canadians, this monitoring has already translated into unexpected scrutiny. One traveler reported that her daughter was detained while
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