[Gay State Conservative]

A few years back I was almost denied entry into Canada because they *suspected* that I was involved with firearms.As they were pulling my car apart they peppered me with questions for 90 minutes on my connections/experiences with firearms.I haven't owned a firearm since the 70's and I've never been questioned about,let alone charged with,a single crime in my entire life.

A lawyer friend of mine said that it was very probably due to my *very* common Irish name having appeared on some watch list and,having seen it,they went to work.I was allowed in after those 90 minutes.

Three drunk driving convictions in any court of any civilized nation should exclude aliens from entering the country.

[boop]

ONE DUI in the US and you can't travel to Canada.

[burghguy]

Actually, I have been told that a DUI conviction in the states is enough to deny you entrance into Canada. As to the firearms, last time I drove into Canada I was asked at the entry point near Niagara Falls if I owned any firearms. I looked the guy square in the eye and said “of course, I’m a conservative American, but I left them at home”. Believe it or not, he just smiled and said “welcome to Canada”.