Years ago, I became a US citizen. In those days, I had to give up my Canadian citizenship. A few years ago, the laws changed and I, along with hundreds of people in my situation, were given dual citizenship. Needless to say, I was thrilled. I wasted no time in getting my Canadian passport... which I have not yet had an occasion to use.

We'll be flying into Vancouver soon and boarding a ship that will cruise down the west coast, returning to Los Angeles, where I reside. I would like to use my Canadian passport when I fly into Vancouver... but I'll be using my US passport boarding the ship, because I must use it when I disembark the cruise in Los Angeles.

I called the Canadian Consulate in Los Angeles and asked what they thought I should do... their answer was to only use my US passport. I'm not sure they gave me the correct advise. What do you think?