Originally Posted by
canadiancow
I've been pulled into secondary entering countries other than Canada twice.
1. When I wanted TN going into the US (totally valid)
2. When AC BOS accused me of sabotage, my next entry into the US (annoying, but still pretty valid)
Entering Canada, it's when CBSA doesn't like that I've left Canada to make more money than they do.
I get asked very few if any questions entering countries in Asia, South America, and even Africa where I applied for visa on entry. But then, I don't speak any language (other than English and that's open to debate) fluently.
Australia and New Zealand were both friendly but thorough. Australia is the only place outside of TV I've actively noticed people (and a dog) wandering around speaking to people waiting for bags.
Canada used to ask me questions but doesn't any more ... They did send my friend to secondary and interrogate him about his plans, but I did tell him not to wear t-shirts with chemical formulas on them.
The US used to interrogate me to varying degrees when entering from outside Canada. Over the years they have asked me less and less, my past few trips were normally "Purpose of trip", "Tourism/Business", "Have a nice day".
My very latest trip, post Jan 20th, they were a little more intrusive but it still only took a few minutes.
Back to the topic at hand though, it does seem odd that CBSA didn't ask the guy about his plans in Canada and at some point catch on to the fact that he was in the wrong place. Not their job to identify the travelers final destination though. I can see this thread going a similar way as others about travelers failing to obtain the correct visa or eTA.