Hi Guys,

I am a new member, good to know you all and sorry if this is in the wrong place.

I am British citizen and have been to Canada twice in the last two years on business as we deal with a Canadian firm in the UK c. 500k Dollars a year and increasing. I have a criminal record and this was flagged on my first visit but I was admitted entry with no hassle by a border officer. The second time I went straight through with no questions.

However, The new rules regarding ETA I have applied for one and its taken months to get an answer and they required a police certificate. Today they have declined my application.

I have a US Visa which I had to wait months for but was accepted fine.

I have a trip to Canada in a few weeks and understand I dont need an ETA to enter Canada or Board a flight until the leniency expires on the 29th of September and border officers can still admit people on their own will.

So my questions is, will I be point blank refused irrespective of past visits (which are business and the same this time) because of the ETA application.

OR;

Will they take past, problem free visits into account considering they allowed me in and the leniency period.

There is nothing to suggest I will have issues boarding my flight on the IATA website.

Just trying to get a gauge for the situation.

Thanks,