Originally Posted by
wysiwyg
I noticed that each time I return to Canada on AF they always announce that there will be a passport check upon exiting the aircraft, so I prepare it and never see anyone requesting it. When I fly AC, they never announce this except once coming back from Vegas, there was indeed a check and I presented my Nexus card, as that is all that I use on the machine. The CBSA agent Insisted on seeing the passport.
Did they scrutinize everyone to the point of off-boarding delays?
I'm usually flying from a passport req'd place, but even I doubt my Nexus card: the photo is absolutely awful. B&W to boot. The worst on any photo ID I've ever had. My free high school "student rate" bus passes were better. Funny how security strength somehow goes downhill as trust goes up.
I don't argue with CBSA officers either, but I do submit complaints/comments once I'm safely home. They've at least provided a facade of taking complaints seriously, though they investigate themselves so I question the rigour. As a citizen, they have little opportunity for retribution.