Originally Posted by
Absolute
You raised a good point though; there's been several times when I've been asked for my passport (after using GE) at YYZ T1 connections. The part you posted about incidents of border guards asking to see a passport is quite true; has anyone here actually pushed back on that?
I've been turned away once in 2010 for not having my passport, by an agent who absolutely refused to accept just my Nexus, stating that I was told I must travel with my passport as well. Knowing how easily they could detain me, I didn't question it, flew back to YOW, and picked up my passport.
How far have people pushed on the "I only need Nexus" with agents?
Check the rules carefully and you will find this oddity: A Nexus card is a WHTI compliant document and is a valid document for entry into the US/Canada (TIMATIC specifically notes that Nexus is a valid passport replacement document) HOWEVER the program rules require that you carry your passport as well when traveling by air.
So, you would be completely in the right to force an airport agent to accept your card by itself, but after doing so, a border agent would be completely within their right to demand to see your passport and revoke your Nexus card if you didn't have it for using your card without having your passport with you.
Logical? Nope. But what fun would that be.