Originally Posted by Badenoch (Post 27523766)

After a lengthy business trip that took me through 6 countries in Africa and Europe I was questioned at YYZ about where I had visited. No problem.

Then he got into why I was out of the country, what I was doing there and who I met with. I drew the line right there and explained I was a returning Canadian citizen, a resident, wasn't going to answer any more of his questions and to send me to secondary.

He scowled, scribbled on my landing card and off I went fully expecting to spend the next several hours there. I was waved through the next stops, gathered up my bags and went home. :)

Originally Posted by LondonElite (Post 27525547)

A CBSA officer asked you, a Canadian citizen, this? I would have said "this is really none of your business."

Originally Posted by Vaucluse (Post 27525366)

So you're a citizen of country Z, correct? Just say you're going back to work. There should be no problem since you're a citizen there. Why do you want to make it complicated for yourself?

Originally Posted by farci (Post 27528801)

Before ESTA it was necessary for most non-US citizens to apply for a visa prior to visiting the USA.

Originally Posted by jkuok (Post 27525519)

DieselYVR how does one determine if they are a resident or non-resident of Canada? I heard its different from CRA/taxes point of view (which i am a non resident and do not have to pay taxes on my income in china.)