[PGR88]

“...He was on his way back to Canada when he was stopped by border guards...”

I live on the border. In the hundreds of times I have crossed into Canada, have never seen an exit inspection by US Customs/Border Security when leaving the United States.

[AnnaZ]

I live on the border. In the hundreds of times I have crossed into Canada, have never seen an exit inspection by US Customs/Border Security when leaving the United States.

You're right. One deals with the Americans coming south, and with the Canadians going north. Hmmm...

[Former Proud Canadian]

I, too, live on the border. I have crossed back into Canada over a thousand times. As a general rule neither country will stop you on exit.

One time, post 9-11, there was a group of agents in swat gear on the bridge. This was highly unusual. I rolled down my window and asked if I could help them. They waved me through because I wasn't the droid they were looking for. I have no idea what happened to this guy but I'm guessing they asked him a few questions and his answers were not "yes sir, no sir, three bags full sir."