Originally Posted by CBSAguy

No doubt I'll be accused of power tripping or trying to be tough guy or something along those lines. Nonetheless, here, for your reading pleasure is section 153.1 of the Customs Act: the offence of hindering an officer.

No person shall, physically or otherwise, do or attempt to do any of the following:

(a) interfere with or molest an officer doing anything that the officer is authorized to do under this Act; or

(b) hinder or prevent an officer from doing anything that the officer is authorized to do under this Act.

And, by the way, I really do appreciate the 95% of Canadian citizens, PRs, and other residents who I meet on a daily basis who have nothing to hide and who appreciate the job we do. It's really amazing how quick and easy things can be with a little cooperation. I haven't had a complaint against me yet, but I have received many thanks from those I've dealt with over my time.