I got detained at the Canadian border. (arrested if I go back)

We were just trying to do something good, when some power tripping customs agents who were apparently bored that day decided to throw everything they could at me. Even though both agents had completely different ideas of what these chairs were classified as, and what laws I broke by trying to bring them in to the country, both were adamant about the fact that THEY were right. After a very long detainment and a story that I will tell in full once this all blows over, it was made very clear that if I tried to bring these chairs into the country again I would be arrested on the spot.
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[@CaseyLaDelle]

We were just trying to do something good, when some power tripping customs agents who were apparently bored that day decided to throw everything they could at me. Even though both agents had completely different ideas of what these chairs were classified as, and what laws I broke by trying to bring them in to the country, both were adamant about the fact that THEY were right. After a very long detainment and a story that I will tell in full once this all blows over, it was made very clear that if I tried to bring these chairs into the country again I would be arrested on the spot. I have to say a huge thank you to @BruceCookfmx for doing everything he could on his end to get the situation worked out, Chase Barber from @EdisonMotors for offering to hop in his pickup and drive down to the border on the spot to argue on my behalf and try to come up with a solution, and the cyber security company Aura for offering to sponsor this video in support of the project. Even though I'm not going to charge them for the sponsorship because I didn't do what I told them I would do for the video, you can still get a 2 week free trial by clicking on the link here! aura.com/caseyladelle

[@EvilDeadFan11]

As a Canadian and fan of yours, this is very messed up and disappointing.

[@richardthomas1743]

You ROCK Casey. 💯👍

[@TheWaterboy1210]

😅

[@jaytrock3217]

Canada would rather give you medical assistant in dying vs giving you the medical care you need. Canada is not a good place anymore.

[@mutantryeff]

Can-A-Duh

[@SaltAirLiving]

Everything about this situation sucks…. Except for the fact you have a group full of friends that don’t suck… and that’s priceless

[@paulawade1446]

No doubt, I really admire the friendships Casey has.

[@BikingWIthPanda]

he pushed back too hard. you just don't mess with law enforcement, even if you're in the right. it's always better to just leave and find a different border crossing to try again at. they will even tell you this if you ask.

[@Justice4ScammingScum]

@@BikingWIthPanda "even if you're in the right" But that's precisely how we get to this point, because unfettered, these cretins only get more empowered to do worse and abuse their PURPORTED authority.

[@dhag72]

For real, I'd be stranded and on my own, fucked.

[@kevinjohnston1957]

@@BikingWIthPanda Or just follow the rules. No need to find another crossing.

[@jessepitt]

My dad was a customs agent in the 70’s, he quit because he said he was sick of the wannabe cops power tripping constantly. He was too nice for the job.

[@tomwilson2112]

I was on the board of a not-for-profit org for a while, and during that time, I came up with the theory that the less power someone actually has, the more they act like they’re king. I guess these customs agents have just enough power to think they’re the Emperor.

[@NoWr2Run]

100% DEAD ON.

[@PBMS123]

Would you call the US Customs and Border Security that patrol the Mexico border wannabe cops? They are law enforcement.

[@ramjet4025]

Total bullshit. Canadian border services are a hell of lot better than what you strike at the worst of the worst entry points in the USA like the Peace Bridge near Vancouver. This are not just want a be cops but the very worst of how cops engage in fabricating excuses to deny entry to the USA.

[@alias19]

LOL. Your dad was one of those ‘wannabe cops.’

[@endangeredgnome5337]

Trying to bring an unregistered trailer across the border does seem like they wouldn't approve.

[@johnathon007]

Trailers that small don't have registration in many places. How would they suggest working around that?

[@andrewwasson6153]

@@johnathon007Anything that rolls down a public Canadian roadway requires registration. I understand why it’s a requirement. It’s to give us a paper trail to follow if we get injured by the vehicle. Otherwise, if the trailer goes sideways and takes out your car or a pedestrian and the owner disappears, you’re on your own.

[@warrensteel9954]

​@@andrewwasson6153exactly.

[@sailingPicaro]

So sorry for your trouble. I am a retired international trucker and I can tell you your best option is to contact Canadian Customs Broker. Have them prepare the paperwork in advance and ship the bikes across the border with a Canadian Frieght company. You are black-balled by the Canadian Customs agent and very likely for a very long time with out recourse.

[@brentbarnhart5827]

I do believe so sir, you are currect.

[@brasilgirl2848]

I agree. Once they have you flagged you will be given the run around every time.

[@iceroad416]

😢canadian customs broker can figure out all the paper work for you

[@carloszenteno]

This is the right way to do things. You can't impose your "ideas" to the officers of another country. This stuff and worst happens all the time in the US border.

[@kevinjohnston1957]

Well said. Follow the rules. Americans come to the border and expect a free pass.

[@rarelyright]

Three different friends willing to drive hours to rescue you, I don’t know if you realize how truly lucky you are

[@russellnelson7550]

I was the white Peterbilt that blew the air Horn when I passed you around 930am that morning

[@alearn3312]

Thank you for supporting our guy! You were there! By posting here what you did it had to help Casey feel more directly that people are behind him. ❤

[@philhammond5908]

You forgot to hand them a c note with your license!

[@philhammond5908]

Pakistani shop would fix it!😅

[@philhammond5908]

Reach out to u tubes Edison ev truck co. He has contacts!

[@edrobel6298]

Call the guy's you talked to the first time and see if they can help you with the right paperwork you need good luck

[@rovcanada1]

I'm a cross-border trucker that goes through the border crossing that you tried to go through perhaps a dozen times per month. Trust me, whether it's CBSA or CBP, they are both birds of a feather. Both will royally shaft you given half the chance! The horror stories exist for all possible combinations of US/Canadian citizenship/CBP/CBSA.

[@kenruble5292]

What is CBP/CBSA?

[@mariposavioleta9007]

@@kenruble5292 CBSA is Canada Border Services Agency and CBP is Customs and Border Protection in the US.

[@rovcanada1]

@@kenruble5292 CBP (United States Customs and Border Protection) is the US border people, and CBSA (Canada Border Services Agency) are the Canadian counterparts.

[@dougjohns5115]

bunch of mini power trippers.

[@kevinjohnston1957]

@@dougjohns5115 Follow the rules or go home.

[@LS-uv9gg]

Border/Customs creeps abound everywhere. I stopped going into the 'States from Canada many years ago, because I've never had a good one EVER. They've ALL been weird power tripping hostile and insulting. Every single last one. The last straw back in '97 was some 250 lb woman who said: "Construction workers don't get 2 weeks off" when I told her I was on my 2 week vacation, going to see the Grand Canyon. Yes, she actually said that. She kept demanding to know why I was lying about my type of employment. I was speechless.

[@pierrehamel4424]

Got the same experience few times. For the US citizens Quebec closes for construction workers holiday every summer.

[@brentbarnhart5827]

I had one ask me a question, I'm an engineer. I said, "let me look." He said, 'DON'T TOUCH those papers." He asked me again...... I said, "Sir, it's right here in these......" "I SAID DON'T TOUCH THOSE PAPERS." He asked me again.... I said, "Sir, I do NOT have the address of the factory I'm contracted to be at MEMORIZED." "SO YOU DON'T KNOW where you ARE GOING!" I said, "I KNOW where I am going, it is right here on my dash in the papers." He asked me a different question, I said, "Sir... everything is all prepared in the paperwork." He said, "DON'T HAND ME, THOSE PAPERS."

[@AllAmericanGuyExpert]

@@brentbarnhart5827 I had a fun time returning to the US with a Canadian citizen who had a US Green card. The US CBP agent was livid when I handed him my paperwork plus the other person's US paperwork, and ballistic when it included the (Heaven forbid!) their Canadian passport. "I don't want to see that. You need to put that away!!" The other person was forced to hand over their own paperwork to the agent, like me doing it didn't count. It was bad enough when we got yelled at for using the counter for things. They eat tourists for lunch, spit them out, and eat frequent flyers for dinner.

[@TokyoCraftsman]

in 2018 I traveled from Japan to Canada for a visit, I'm a Canadian Citizen, and my flight took me through LAX (oh man what a $hit show that place was) then to Vancouver, and then to my hometown. At that point, I rented a car, a minivan, that had Ontario plates on it. I went to Oregon to visit friends, and got through the border to the US with just a few questions and a "Welcome to the USA". I was traveling with my adult daughter who is Canadian/Japanese. We visited friends and went back to my hometown. At the border entering Canada, we got detained. They could not read my "Japanese" driver's license, which is why I had an "International" driver's license, they wanted me to pay a $150 fee to have my Japanese driver's license translated... 🙄 which I refused to do as my International driver's license was valid. The not-so-bright border agent said that my Japanese driver's license could be anything how did he know... I pointed out that the international driver's license listed the number on my Japanese driver's license. Then they wanted to know where I went and who I visited, I told them "Friends in the US" and they wanted names and addresses, which I refused to give them. Next, they questioned why I was driving a car from BC with Ontario license plates...? I told them it was a rental and they had the car's registration, my rental agreement, etc and maybe they should ask the rental car company, I just took the car they offered. They told me it was suspicious that I was from BC but driving a car with Ontario license plates. In the meantime they had taken everything out of the car and just threw our stuff on the ground like trash, they opened up our suitcases and tossed our clothes on the ground. My daughter started to record them doing this and they took her phone and told her she would not get it back. Next, they started with my daughter who had just graduated from UBC with an engineering degree (proud papa!) as she had both a Japanese and Canadian passport, they were concerned that she did not have a visa to be in Canada, this low IQ agent actually asked her where her visa was on her Japanese passport to be allowed to be in Canada while holding her Canadian Passport in the same hand. We were detained for about four hours until an older wiser agent finally showed up, he went over everything, and he went to hand me back all of our paperwork and said we could leave, I said that we should get an apology from the other agents who made such a mess, he withdrew the paperwork and said "Shall we strip search your daughter?" (there were only male agents in attendance). I said "no" and took our paperwork back, we spent maybe 30 minutes repacking our suitcases and other stuff into the rental car and returned to my hometown. My family was outraged at the whole deal, and my mum knew the local MLA she used to babysit him, he came and talked to us, I gave him all of the details the names, etc of the people who did this and... nothing happened. The MLA later explained that the border agents were Federal and BC the province could do nothing, in fact, the border agency said they had no record of the incident. We did nothing wrong or illegal, all of our paperwork was in order, and neither myself nor my daughter has ever been arrested, not even a traffic ticket in the last 30+ years but this is how we were treated by Federal thugs with badges. Sorry for the long rant, but it's good to tell these stories, I've not told this one publicly until now because my daughter was still living in Canada and I did not want her to get any blowback, she no longer lives in Canada. Thanks for reading my story, I hope that someone gets their chit straight and lets Casey drop off the off-road non-regulated electric bikes soon. Cheers from Tokyo! PS This was all pre-¢ovid

[@josephvanwanzeele5125]

Jeez........That is sooooo messed up. I can only imagine how long that boil is going to linger.

[@curiousgeorge5992]

KZbin, the world, they disservice.By not posting pictures.Video audio names contact information every bit of data on these evil beings so that the rest of us may Express our displeasure upon meeting them directly😮😢

[@yeahok115sure]

Canada is a prime example of what happens when a government has too much power and zero accountability. Sadly America will turn into the same miserable country

[@silentbob1236]

Wow 😥

[@theromanianvagabond6669]

shit happens all the time these border agents are nothing but glorified security guards most ( not all ) should not be working at airports with public they should be working on a farm at best ! my 2 cents

[@bcwrangler]

I'm Canadian and the CBSA treats us like shit too.

[@wojohowitz5432]

I was going to comment something similar but your comment was more polite. These clowns have far too much power when it comes to "text book" rules. However, if you want to run across the border, with a few hundred buddies from some far off land with no documentation, they are told to stand down.

[@jennifermcfall6350]

@@bcwrangler true story!

[@ckm-mkc]

Same is true if you come into the US from anywhere. The amount of harassment people get at the border is insane and they get away with it because the border is a place where you have zero rights.....

[@mutantryeff]

You spelled Can-A-Duh wrong

[@colinmccarthy831]

I know, I’m a Canadian with Nexus I was once threatened with being detained and secondary inspection because I had a window shade on my back window of my pick up and it wouldn’t roll down. I had to turn the truck off unbuckle, and release the suctions from the window and let it fall to the floor.

[@wysetech2000]

As a Canadian myself, I have had my luggage ripped open and strewed all over too on the American side. All I wanted to do was to go Florida to watch the Daytona 500 with a couple of friends and return to Canada again. It was that simple. Then I was told to either shut my mouth or be refused my entry into the USA. I am embarrassed that you were screwed around so badly but the way things are now, you almost need to talk to a Lawyer to get all the facts on what is legal before you leave. At least you can call that Lawyer if you run into problems. Sounds dumb, but our Border Guards were told a few months back to get tougher on border crossers.

[@jimputnam2044]

Those guys on the border both sides are just mall cops. But that badge is all they need to ruin your day or worse. I had a friend that worked there he was as dumb as a stick, he used to brag about fucking with tourist.

[@DB-yj3qc]

Thanks for the heads up, sounds like I'm not going back to Canada again.

[@wysetech2000]

@@DB-yj3qc Who cares?

[@Chris-nt9lk]

I once asked for help declaring some personal items I was bringing home to Canada. They said they needed a value number, I said I wasn’t sure, so they asked for a number again. I said I guessed around $700 so they sent me inside to fill out paperwork and pay the duties/tax. After going through everything I have around $900 in stuff the border agent decided. I was told I lied and they seized my stuff and fined me $500 to get my stuff back on top of the taxes

[@kevinjohnston1957]

I bet you never payed it though.

[@MichaelSteeves]

Ah, the joys of bureaucracy. My experience crossing the border is that entering the US you are treated as a potential terrorist. Entering Canada you are treated as a potential smuggler.

[@petermartin2643]

In Canada the real smugglers get a free ride, it’s the people trying to get in honestly that get harassed thanks to our Commie politicians

[@gavincregan7892]

While the actual terrorists are given a plane ticket to wherever they want to go in the country, a debit cards and housing and nobody knows how the smugglers (nod nod wink wink) seem to make it through without a problem.

[@Xocolatben]

@@gavincregan7892 The smugglers are the politicians on private jets.

[@lookingbehind6335]

Potential terrorist? Make no mistake, you are considered an enemy of the state. Since 1933 all “citizens” are enemies according to the War Powers Act.

[@lookingbehind6335]

@@gavincregan7892 They don’t “make it through”, they go around without any problem.

[@dennisdahm6846]

I used to go to Canada to go fishing and spend a few thousand dollars. The last time we went before Rona we were harassed for hours and had our truck searched and torn apart. Of course they didn't find anything, but it took us for ever to put it all back away. NEVER again will they get another penny of mine!!!!!!

[@rickreese5794]

💯👍😎

[@kerrryschultz2904]

Best story told to me by a friend was he had been hauling his own hay from Canada into the USA to sell to farmers that were short of hay. He had over the weeks hauled several loads into the USA. A few weeks later he had to go into the USA for some farm parts and went with his crew cab ford pickup. That pickup always in the back seat was littered with papers and junk and the occassional receipt. As he came back into Canada the border patrol said to pull over for inspection. They opened the hood and found nothing , then pulled all the waste in the back seat area outside with the result of a large pile on each side of the truck on the pavement. He had been told to wait inside while all this played out. The found nothing and was told he was free to leave. He walked over to the truck and quickly retrieved a few receipts and then got in the truck to leave. As he backed out of the stall to leave they came running over and demanded that he clean up the mess. He smiled and said that it was in his truck and they pulled it out and created the mess and they were entitled to keep the mess and he drove off. He had never had a problem before at entering into the USA of re entry into Canada. He said he was going to avoid that crossing for a little while because there were other crossings within a reasonable distance.

[@robertcaldwell2994]

​@kerrryschultz2904 the crossing doesn't matter. They are all linked by the across system. Regardless of where you cross they know where you crossed and how long you have been cross border. It's all.on the screen in front of them on both sides of the border.

[@kerrryschultz2904]

@@robertcaldwell2994 My point was that he had gone to school with some of the guys that later worked at the border and went to a different crossing just a few minutes away assuming the original crossing the staff my be pissed at him.

[@ramblerdave1339]

​@@kerrryschultz2904 But, the first crossing may have put some negative comment on the computer, which could be seen by all the other crossing points, is what he's saying. We can see what he was thinking, and it wasn't very well thought out. Your response shows the same lack of foresight.

[@robhersey1796]

In my 35 years of crossing the USA/ Canada border, I can honestly say that quite a few ( not all; I have met some really nice ones) these border agents wake up in the morning trying to come up with new ways to make people's lives miserable.

[@MrPerry61]

I drove OTR for over 20 years, and after years of putting up with all the red tape on both sides of the border I finally refused to go into Canada as a commercial driver. that was all before 9/11 which made the red tape even worse. So I feel for you, your frustration is genuine.

[@corail53]

My wifes dad was a long haul trucker who did runs from Canada to US all the time and he had a similar sentiment going the other way. Too much BS on both sides and refused to go to the US - this was after 9/11. The common denominator here are two agencies with unfettered power who don't know the laws they are supposed to enforce and make it up as they go. And needing documentation for literally everything.

[@MrPerry61]

@@corail53 they have no sense of humor, so don't even try to joke with them.

[@richardthomas1743]

Thank you Ben for going to rescue Casey! You're the BEST!! 👍💯

[@Neberheim]

The fact of the matter is that he did not set himself up for success. Even if the trailer had been empty he would’ve been refused entry. Yes, the signature thing was stupid, even if legally correct, but so was driving an unregistered trailer. If he was entering to visit with none of the other stuff going on, the officer would have handed it back and told him to sign it. When you’re driving a trailer illegally, importing commercial goods, those commercial goods are potentially regulated, yeah, you’re going to get hit with everything. When you cross international borders you need to have your ducks in a row, you don’t wing it. If there’s any proof that they weren’t out to get him, it’s that they let him withdraw his request for entry rather than fining, arresting or formally refusing him entry.

[@kayecastleman6353]

That was my reaction, too. Crossing borders is not what it used to be, even between Canada and the US. Good on him for checking for firearms and ammunition before trying to cross, but the whole enterprise seemed plagued with "oh, well" glitches that just multiplied. Border officials can only ignore so much. I hope he can get the red tape sorted out for a successful delivery, but are there no organizations in the US that can use those not-wheelchairs?

[@warrensteel9954]

After the first attempt, why wouldn't he sign his passport and register his trailer? He still would have been denied on the importation of commercial goods and the whole tow truck bit, but I don't understand why he'd try again while knowing those were problems the first time?🤷‍♂️

[@vikkimikkola5957]

Moral of the story: check out all the bells and whistles before coming to the border and bringing stuff across- either direction.

[@andreeturnet5332]

They definitely hate Casey Ladelle. Amen to that. No good deed ever goes unpunished.

[@edwinhryzan9030]

Too bad you couldn't give those border agents some t-shirts😅

[@mattpitts3205]

He should send them some complimentary t-shirts

[@imagseer]

Customs guards like that are probably part of a 'book-throwing' team who get bonus points for everyone they stop, and triple points for detaining someone and really pissing them off. Truckers used to know where the worst ones were and detour if possible, but modern joined up communications have put a stop to people using their initiative. They certainly earned one of your I hate Casey Ladelle T-shirts plus a dose of karma for hindering and stealing time and money from a humanitarian cause. I really do hope those disability bikes legally get to where they were promised asap. Kudos to your friend Ben for driving all the way up there and back to help. No good deed goes unpunished, but perhaps when this nonsense goes viral some customs people on the other side might get some re-training.

[@EricVanDorn]

Too bad you didn't have some "I Hate Casey" T-shirts to give the 'Mounties'!

[@andreeturnet5332]

@@EricVanDorn he should send them some. Lol.

[@heffyhoff]

This needs to go viral, with some mainstream media to raise this issue.

[@arlenbell4376]

Sounds like a good topic for Tucker Carlson.

[@jondrell1313]

Good luck, I've called Senators and Congressmen about the blatant corruption and the shit they pull on us Americans if we try to go to Canada.

[@lookingbehind6335]

⁠@@arlenbell4376 😂😂😂 yeah Carlson, Putin and Trudeau can marvel over Canada having real bread.

[@janinecarson8380]

​@@arlenbell4376Please no. 🤢

[@corail53]

Why? That really would not do anything at all. Literally everyone already knows the border crossings US to CAN and CAN to US treat citizens of both countries and their own terribly.

[@craighoppe2648]

I used to live on the US / Canadian border and I always got harassed by the US border guards every time I came back home. One time I was in Canada for half an hour just to get a hockey skate fixed. I had address and receipt of repair shop . The first time I ever went across I told them I wanted to go to the souvenir shop that we could see from the guard office. No problem until I tried crossing to go back home to US.

[@paulhutcheson2947]

Every country has its regulations. Obviously you didn't follow them to the letter. Next time get your ducks in a row.

[@brentbarnhart5827]

@@paulhutcheson2947 You obviously have not read anything said in the comments, nor did you follow EXACTLY the bs they put him through. He had already spoken to customs BEFORE he went, and prepared things as they had instructed. Not having a trailor plate due to just buying it, maybe not a good idea. but he did have all of the paperwork for it and receipts to explain he was "waiting" for its arrival. They make up and apply whatever ridiculousness they can to thwart you, just to be asshoels more or less. If you think "properly prepared paperwork" is the solution here, you are sorely misinformed.

[@brentbarnhart5827]

During COVID, there was a lady at my hotel, who came from Canada to bury HER MOTHER. They would NOT let her back into Canada, and she was a Canadian citizen. There was NO PLACE in north Dakota, that could get her a test within 24 hours of crossing. After 2 weeks, a state senator finally got involved and got her a test expedited.

[@rickmossop3733]

I'm pretty sure that wasn't the way things were supposed to be enforced. I think you could cross without a test, but you had to quarantine for 2 weeks. Not saying, that didn't happen, but it really wasn't supposed to be like that. I ran around the U.S. for several hours the day before that policy went into effect trying to find a test. I eventually found one ( although I suspect the clinic just faked it). When I got back to the border, they didn't even ask for it. Those were some BS times.

[@brentbarnhart5827]

@@rickmossop3733 I watched the lady crying, and the hotel told me the complete entire disaster. I even spoke to the American border guards on my return who would try and console her each time her own country wouldn't let her back in. (I didn't share what they put me through, the 2nd time, I told them I didn't give a shit if htey let me in or not, but a Canadian company was getting ready to have a mass lay off if I went home. And "someday" they would be paying me thousands again, to come back and do this job.) AND, I was not required to quarantine. (I'm an engineer, deemed essential.) But they were still assholes. The central govt. cleared me, but when contacted, they said that, if they tried to get involved and correct them it would only make it worse. Each crossing person is basically autonomous to be the biggest asshole they want to be.

[@JayMaverick]

Ah, custom agents on a power trip. The start of every bureaucratic nightmare.

[@Neberheim]

I love how everyone ignores that he decided to wing it, and instead of his poor planning being at fault it’s just a couple of border officers on a power trip.

[@S71xx]

@@Neberheim 🥾😛

[@nicholasstorms4407]

​@Neberheim, all they had to do is deny him entry and explain why. 4 plus hours was not only a wasted of his time but the custom officers as well.

[@carloszenteno]

@@nicholasstorms4407 You have no clue what happens in borders/airports all over the world. They have "little" rooms waiting for hours for the smallest infraction. For the "normal" traveler that goes to the checkpoint and goes thru, this is never seen. People spend hours and hours in those rooms.

[@nicholasstorms4407]

@carloszenteno that is true, but is it necessary? I can understand if he was suspected of trafficking or something similar.

[@Javelina_Poppers]

This is a case of, "show me the man and I'll find you the crime".

[@Sir_Godz]

more like a case of Im Murican, rules dont apply to me

[@tassie7325]

I could be wrong but I think that Casey clearly outlined a number of laws/rules that he broke

[@towtruckaj]

@@Sir_Godz Oh my he is transporting a fucking wheel chair... What ever will we do in this world with people transporting wheel chairs!

[@bobmazzi7435]

@@tassie7325 If you count the unsigned passport and the commercial vehicle, two. But note that the commercial vehicle was not the plan.

[@tassie7325]

@@bobmazzi7435 Un-registered trailer, lacking permits to import either medical equipment or low speed vehicles - whichever way the rigs are presented.

[@larrycutting4514]

I've had the opposite experience. My entries into Canada have always been pleasant. It's my return back to the US that has usually been a problem with egos of Border Agents and that was usually the ones at the "gate". When I was told that they wanted to empty my U-Haul truck because the lady at the "gate" didn't believe that being an Alaskan for so many years that she couldn't believe that I didn't have furs and trophies that I wasn't acknowledging. When I entered the facility, it was shift change. A supervisor asked why I was there, I told him and he replied that it would be awhile for shift change. He came back a short later and asked again why I was there and then asked if I cared if they searched the truck. I told him no and he sent me on my way. After traveling across western Canada for several days going and coming from Alaska, the last thing you want is some ego power US agent giving you a hassle.

[@jimputnam2044]

LOL I live in Canada 5 yrs ago I was going on vacation to Florida ( I have relatives there) When I got to the border and showed my passport 2 armed guards came out and detained me. Searched me and my car, tore it all up and left everything on the ground. When they checked my ID apparently Canada gives them all my personal information. I had a court date on a very minor charge ( The charge got thrown out before it even went to court.). Long story they said I was a fugative fleeing Canada to hide in the USA. I told them I have a steady job and house and property in Canada so not running away. They wrote me up and escorted me back to the Canadian side and turned me over to the security on this side. If I go back to the border I will be arrested on sight and jailed as an illegal. This is so stupid if I flew to Mexico I could come over and the governement would give me bus fare and a cell phone. LOL

[@TheAcadianGuy]

Be sure you're clear when you cross the border.

[@rogeryarnell1826]

I started driving for Freightliner in 89, and hauled parts from the Portland plant to Burnaby B.C. manufacturing plant twice a week. F/L had several facilities around the area, employing multiple hundreds of Canadian citizens, and we ran 10-12 semi loads a week up there. But every single time they acted like they had never heard of Freightliner and we must be criminals. The attitude was like "What are you bringing this stuff here for, eh?"

[@houndofhell93]

So they have always been jack wads from the sounds of it..

[@haroldnelson3734]

Eh?

[@johnanon6938]

Thank you KZbin for the "translate to english" from "Eh?" to successfully translating it as "Eh?" lol

[@aliceevans3357]

I couldn't agree more! My nephew drives a semi. After being detained so. many. times he told the company no more trips to hell. They seemingly made up stuff as they went along. My nephew quickly understood why the Canadian runs paid more, he told his boss not all money is good money. GOD bless the truckers!

[@jamesr4900]

We were treated rude by the Canadian Border Patrol while visiting Canada on vacation. The officer asked me to take my glasses off when he approached my vehicle. I complied as I gave him all the information he asked for. When he stepped away i put my glasses back on. He spun around on his heels and yelled at me “I told you to remove your glasses “. Certainly soured my taste on Canada! First impression a lasting impression! Thank you for helping the needy, you are a great person with a great heart!😢

[@SlickBubbles]

As a Canadian, I apologize that we now have a**h**es here too! The benefits of having internet access never cease!

[@Starfish2145]

Wow, what a jackass.

[@masterpiecetools131]

It was the US that forced changes to the border services after 9/11 It is all about terrorism busy work, rather than tax collection busy work. For years after 9/11 right up to the top Homeland person said that the terrorists came from Canada, which they didn't though they could have...

[@donhoe100]

Just as many stories going from Canada to the US. Some border guards are just dicks, but a lot are decent people.

[@ramjet4025]

Sounds like he was referring to sun glasses. That a side, its a sad story to hear about an entry to Canada.

[@petercyr3508]

Some coworkers of mine were detained for stating they were in the country to attend a meeting at the Canadian Space Agency. Apparantly this is working without a permit.

[@b4uracing]

I spent 8 hours in detainment with a valid work permit crossing into the US . Shit happens. Know the rules and be nice and especially don't tell them they are wrong or get turned away and try again.... its an international border not a toll bridge.

[@robertcorrasa7228]

Hi, like the rest of these people, we got harassed by the Canadian border guards for a few hours. I won't go into the long story, but we would have spent thousands of dollars, in Canada, on our trip. After the harassment party was over, they gave us permission to continue on our Canadian vacation. I asked them where can I trun around as I was not going to spend one more Dime in this unfriendly country. But, Casey, I just want to say THANK YOU for mentioning the signing of the passports. We have been on 4 major cruises around the World, and I don't remember signing my passport. Well, we did sign our old passports, but as we are signed up for another cruise, I checked, and we didn't sign our new passports. THANK YOU Casey LaDelle.

[@brentbarnhart5827]

I need to check mine now that you metion. But I travel all over the world, certainly I would have been busted by now.. I'm going ot check though!

[@mandtgrant]

Try being Canadian and going to the States. Your border guards are douchebags

[@alias19]

Hilarious! You think that one or two agents make the entire country “unfriendly.” 🤡

[@brentbarnhart5827]

@@alias19 When I was there, I'm quite affable. I remember my first stop for coffee and donut, we all were standing in line, I start talking to people, several and make some funny comments. Noboy siad an F...g thing. I continued on, being friendly, and I think 1 person let out a grunt. The ENTIRE time I was there, Is people everywhere I went, and NOBODY very rarely ever tried to reply or engage. I was mid country, maybe just slightly west, directly above North DAkota, the big city I can't remember the name. I am CERTAIN, it is not that way all over your country, but I can say, it was VERY MUCH that way, including in the company in which I worked whereby 95% of the staff was aloof, unfriendly, and non-engaging. There were a few, that I enjoyed. The owners of the HUGE FACTORY, ASSHOLES. As for immigration and custom people, COMPLETE ASSHOLES. And I don't say that, to mean that they should be pushovers, not at all. But the above is an ASSHOLE filled story at 2 gates, and I had the exact same experience, although I eventually forced my way in with em.

[@alias19]

@@brentbarnhart5827 Don’t change your story. You claimed that a couple of ‘Canadian border guards’ made Canada an ‘unfriendly country.’ From your limited experience in one ‘big city’ (you can’t even remember) and the one company you worked at I suspect you’re nowhere near as ‘affable’ as you think you are. When you think every one around you is the “ASSHOLE”, the asshole is you.

[@skiptrace4034]

As a legal US citizen who used to vacation in Canada... I stopped going north during their 2020 craziness

[@cb2000a]

They will never get my tourist $$$ again.

[@ddutton0]

Casey, you are a super stand-up guy. You can not control the border patrol. Also, a way to still honor your sponsorship with Aour and put their link in the video without charging them. This is what makes you a great channel to watch and a community that is around you.

[@ewelmo3921]

I guess I can put in my two cents.... After 911 the border going into Canada became progressively more hostile it seemed to just about anyone. A little background about myself, I'm a tour bus driver with about 20 years behind the wheel at the time. I brought in a group of perhaps the most harmless group you can imagine a group of senior citizens for a tour of the Canadian Rockies. The border patrol pulled off a passenger who was using a walker and 80 years old and proceeded to treat him like a terrorist, practically drag him off, complaining the whole way why he could not walk like a "normal" person, arrest him and deport him. Turns out he got into a fight when he was 20 years old and had an assault conviction - that's it. A 60-year-old charge. Nothing else. I stopped driving Canadian trips after that, I told my boss he can give them to someone else. It's been 20+ years and I am still driving the lower 48.

[@davehudson4607]

Canadian here, same thing is true heading into the US. Since 911 things have changed, more questions, and more attitude sometimes.

[@johnnyhanes5360]

They're like that good morning to Canada and then the United States just let him come across the Mexican border like flies never been in Canada and never will

[@jimputnam2044]

I was treated the same way by the US guards. A minor charge that was 10+ years old. The charge was thrown out before it even went to trial. But it was on my record. Told if I ever come back and try to cross I would be arrested.

[@user-io2mg9ox7r]

My husband and I were trying to cross back into the US at that same border crossing in 1997. We were detained, searched and every fiber of our camper was torn apart. They found nothing and finally let us cross. It was an awful experience. Also another thing I learned by watching your channel. Make sure your passport is signed. I checked mine, I had not signed it..... Thank you for all the good you do.

[@user-ff9jz2yb7m]

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[@garyhaupt]

That was re-entering the US....US Customs folks...not Canadian.

[@BruceCookfmx]

Extremely frustrating is an understatement. Nothing I hate more than bureaucratic BS! I’ll do whatever it takes on my end to make it happen and we will have a GREAT time 😁😅

[@carl-oscarbjorkman8923]

Avoid the mistakes with using comercial vehicle without correct paperwork and if a trailer is used that it is fully registered. Then you should have less headache. But what do i a Swedish citizen who has never been to North America know.

[@DennyOfTheAlpine]

@@BruceCookfmx you and Casey are such great guys! I was heartbroken watching this unfold. You and Casey did everything you could, and we exhausted all options. So sad that common sense didn’t prevail at the border.

[@richardraleigh6490]

@@DennyOfTheAlpine Denny, I hope that you're aware that all these viewers are going to be counting on you to give us some behind the scenes videos of Casey & Bruce when they finally do get together! Well, if it isn't censored.....🤣🤣

[@skeeterbuildsit6016]

Put together a video we can share telling how they are blocking these handicapped mobility devices from being brought in.

[@mattg8787]

why cant you take it over the corder in parts ot will they still get buthurt over that to

[@jimp.7286]

I wasn't always this way. Heading north, I went through the Blaine truck route customs in 2017. The Canadian agent asked where we were from, I told him and he said, "cool". Asked a couple of the other usual questions and he told us we could go. He was awesome! Heading back into America, the agent asked why we were coming back so soon and a couple other questions, then waved us on through. I could understand why they were asked. It was biz as usual. Sadly, the times have changed in so many ways. Politics aside, everyone seems to be at each other's throats these days. Especially if they think they've been wronged or you're questioning their opinion in some way. It really shows in the relationships between those in positions of authority and the public. Just look what flight agents deal with in airline traffic these days. Not saying it's right but the confrontational attitude and lack of civility is on both sides. Don't think all agents are abusive from power alone. They're often treated poorly by the public as well. Sadly, such are the times we live in and never forget, our leaders and others want it exactly this way. Fact! They've won this round.

[@brentbarnhart5827]

I give a lot of credit to your comment, and say, I get it, and "i'm sure that is so." But I will also say, "I don't think most people sharing our horror stories, that we treated them like assholes, and knowing their position of authority, MOST of those here in the comments probably were VERY soft spoken, answered the questions, and were anything BUT confrontational or sarcastic. YET.... they act like assholes.

[@jimp.7286]

@@brentbarnhart5827 Like I said, dealing with the public these days ain't what it used to be. I know the majority of folks aren't like that but you have to admit,......it's a different world now. Even somewhat in Canada where people have always been known for politeness. Love Canada and her people. Civility in many places though,..out the window. I used to work with the public at a couple different jobs and the public could be fantastically rude even decades ago. You couldn't pay me enough to deal with the public these days. Forget it. That's all I'll say on that. I just go along with figures of authority. If they act like they're on a power trip - I let'em have at it and they usually get bored, lol. Fighting back only brings the karen's out even more. But's that my personal way. Cheers again.

[@DuncanJimmy]

Wow, everything that could go wrong did go wrong, but pleased to see it didn't deter Casey from his goal of delivering those e-bikes. Might be worth emailing the custom's office so he can show them the instructions from the main office rather than relying on someone at the border who is having a bad day.

[@briannorrris4141]

This for sure cancels any plans I had for a railroad cross Canada trip! I don’t need a bunch of petty bureaucratic self aggrandizing BS injected into my life. They are a blight on an otherwise great people.

[@xferth]

yeah we get an election next year so hopefully stuff will change then, its just a hell hole here with stupid libreal BS

[@misspelledgod4003]

can't follow the rules. stay home.

[@paulthiessen6444]

Thousands cross the border each day. Just don’t try to import stuff

[@briannorrris4141]

@@misspelledgod4003 hard to when they make up rules as they go…should have the same rules in all locations

[@davebaker489]

They are little more than wannabe rental cops (with guns) on both sides and making or breaking your day seems to be their goal. Ego's running wild.

[@samspade7360]

I'm flabbergasted! Somehow they worked out a seamless commercial and and personal agreement for crossing multiple international borders in Europe, and we can't fix it for just two countries over here. Really. Casey, Ben, NotAWheelChair, Aura and all the other helpers and sponsors of Casey's good work, we love you and appreciate everyone's efforts to help people in need. 😀❤👍

[@carlorff1965]

You are right! Europe here. Getting from one European country into the other one is basically free of any hassle. Even with merchandise. Just Switzerland is not a memeber of the Shengen States. But they basically behave so. And England never was. And now they are completely out.

[@barryomahony4983]

NAFTA/USMCA made it a bit easier and cheaper, but yes it still is a real international border.

[@theguyinmaine]

Went into Canada many years ago and crossed in Niagra falls, no problem. Coming back into the U.S. they walked the car right into the garage, stripped the car, stripped searched her, and found a few joints that the girl with me had. It was 2 am, the officer knew what I had in my wallet. He said weed in N.Y. is prison time, but he was going to put me on the sliding system, I asked "how far is it going to slide?' everything in my wallet less $20.00. They kept the weed and the cash and sent us on our way. They knew there was no proof and who would report themselves for weed anyway.

[@wickertwm]

You can also launch a formal complaint. I got detained for bringing a desk I bought on Ebay across the border. I told them it was $199.00 but the invoice was in the box which they wouldn't let me open. I eventually was allowed to use a computer to prove what I paid. I actually paid $199.99. I was also arrested and detained without being advised of my rights. I paid the duty and taxes after a two hour delay all for $.99

[@kevinjohnston1957]

So you admit you are a loser.

[@gatekeeper65]

To the other side of that experience, as a Canadian, I once had a very similar experience at the US border crossing. They were convinced that because I had a small toolbox in my trunk, I was going down there to work illegally. They held me up for four hours before turning me back and telling me that I can't go back any more without proof of employment in Canada, and full documentation that my taxes are paid up for some reason. They kept grilling me as to what I was really going there for, and by the time I knew they weren't letting me in regardless what I said, I guess I shouldn't have said that I was really going there because I had a date with his wife. At least the other guys there thought it was funny, even if they tried not to laugh, but their smiles as they turned to walk away said it all.😁

[@--_DJ_--]

As a Canadian, it is my soul bound duty to say we are sorry.

[@buildingsweatequity]

I'm not sorry. I'm disgusted.

[@mediocreman2]

Al Bundy!

[@--_DJ_--]

@@mediocreman2 Nobody gets the reference!

[@SegoMan]

Not your foul - no need for apologies. Truckin' Turdo is in charge of this..

[@--_DJ_--]

@SegoMan As useless as he is I don't think he has much to do with what happened here.

[@noneya61]

Casey, I’m not sure why your channel suddenly popped up as a recommended video in my feed, but I am so glad it did! I’m slowly going through your videos, do you have an “origin story” video? You know, who you are, how you started out doing what you do, etc…

[@exile220ify]

I'm a Canadian and I travel all over the world, and the only time I DREAD going through customs is when I return home to Canada. They're the worst.

[@alearn3312]

I'm so saddened by what happened to your mission to deliver the Rigs, including Kid Rig. I have been following the whole thing through your videos. I've also seen the origin of the liberating Rig made for Cambry and her joy of having it. You're an inspiration Casey, and you live with honor.

[@BrainsofFrank]

As a Canadian who lives within 45 minutes of the US Canada border I have less problems with getting into the states then I do coming back home. I've been detained for several hours there under the bs of the cbs agent smelt weed coming from my car despite me telling them I didn't smoke weed back then. They ran the drug dog around through and over(yes over) my car trying to get an alert from the dog. Obviously they found nothing but I was told that they were 90% sure I was moving drugs they just couldn't find them and to not trying crossing for a few years as my name and info are on a list. I have childhood trauma from the police so authorities and I don't mix well. So that was over ten years ago and I've not tried crossing the border since. I hate the powertrippers who work the border as CBS agents.

[@tassie7325]

Nobody has trouble getting into the States. That's a problem, not a solution.

[@rickreese5794]

💯👍😎👌

[@ramjet4025]

Thats an all too often story of "cops" everywhere who falsely "smell weed" to justify an illegal search. Report the incident. Don't cross at flee bite crossings.

[@kenruble5292]

You mention power trippers. It reminds me of foreigners that work for the DMV.

[@user-vl9tg2xr7q]

I had the same passport issue with a US customs agent years ago. Got detained because I had not signed my new Canadian passport. Good luck on your journey to help some people but be aware you are now flagged on the Canadian customs computer. This may take years to sort out if ever. Wishing you all the best.

[@steveUSMCpageNOTOLERANCE]

In 1971, they kicked me out of Cananda because I had just gotten out of the USMC. Did 3 tours in Nam 68-69-70. So they asked me why I was coming to Cananda. I told them I was there to hunt draft dodges. They to me NO and never come back. semper fi

[@wink9970]

Ben doing a crazy long recovery shows he is a good guy.

[@barrypettit4955]

A great example of" I never said I was good at this". Thanks Casey.

[@sxeric27]

Ooof

[@Fadamor]

I've only had one interaction with Canadian Border staff. Three years ago I was driving a tractor trailer rig in the Buffalo NY area and mistakenly got on the ramp to go over the Peace Bridge into Canada. When I got to the Canadian Customs agent on the other side of the bridge, the first thing I said to him was, "I have absolutely no business being in Canada. I got stuck on the ramp." He chuckled, said it happens all the time, then directed me to pull off into an area to wait until they could get someone to lead me back on to the Peace Bridge going in the opposite direction. 20 minutes or so later, a police car escorted me through a couple of automated gates and got me back on the bridge. Very low-stress on the part of the Canadians, and even the US Customs when I went back over to the US side. My fears of being detained never materialized. Maybe it's just the BC Customs agents that are anal?

[@TheDog_Chef]

I’ve had problems at the Canadian border myself. They denied my boyfriend entry for a case from 1972 when he was a teenager that was dropped, but never cleared off the books. How the Canadians even had that information is puzzling. He was told that he would have to be rehabilitated which is a money grab on Canada’s part. The whole thing would have been laughable if not so infuriating. Boyfriend did 25 years in coastguard with a security clearance and retired as a mail carrier! The Canadian border guards are ridiculous and arbitrary!

[@motherhen4900]

But they are happy to let in every Tom, Dick and Harry from every dubious country in the world and hand out passports like candy.. Go figure...

[@bseely772]

@@TheDog_Chef if you were arrested for smoking pot in Canada, you cannot get into the states.

[@TheDog_Chef]

@@bseely772 not arrest for smoking pot. His arrest was in the state of NY.

[@bseely772]

@TheDog_Chef you realize canada border services and US customs have access to each other's records right? Why would Canada want a criminal entering their country? Sheesh! You guys complain about weak borders with Mexico AND strong borders with Canada. That's hard to navigate...

[@alias19]

So you’re blaming Canada customs for an error made in the courts of an American jurisdiction. The ridiculous part here is you thinking that someone else should be responsible for your mistakes. Also that you don’t know the meaning of the word ‘arbitrary.’

[@suzanne529]

My sister and I went to Vancouver , BC for a concert a few years ago. We are old. They asked us at the border if we were going to leave anything behind in Canada. My sister shouted "money!". I thought they were going to drag us out of the car.

[@vanwrinkle-01]

LMFAO

[@marcgarrett5427]

Your sister was much more polite than I would have been.

[@suzanne529]

@@marcgarrett5427 hehe

[@sachadee.6104]

@vibratingstring but that's NB, probably. Not BC. BC customs suck (greetings from a NB truck driver).

[@Mechjoc]

It sounds like the problem is: because you tried to cross at two different crossings, it got one bored guard excited to do something. So he decided to just throw everything he could, because it was a slow weekend.

[@donmcconnery5080]

It's illegal to try crossing at another border entry point when you have been refused entry within 24hrs. Casey did break several rules whether anyone likes it or not. Would have been the same or worse for a Canadian to do the same thing going into the USA

[@FareedFaghih]

Sounds like he just drive up to the boarder and yolod. All he needed was to do paperwork in advance.

[@vanwrinkle-01]

@@donmcconnery5080 You're 110% right.

[@killbots94]

@@donmcconnery5080 a situation that would have never happened had he not been wrongfully denied entry to begin with after clearing what was necessary with Canadian customs ahead of time.

[@akdoug6437]

@@FareedFaghih I guess you missed the part of the video where Casey said he called ahead and Canadian Customs said he was good to go.

[@Pulitnt]

The fact that Canada still runs as a country is a miracle in itself...

[@steventatlock5443]

Government just making sure it protects corporate monopolies and gets it's cut of your charitable donation. "These types of vehicles are illegal unless Polaris makes them. Also, you owe us 13% of the value of these donated medical devices... because reasons."

[@46babaganoosh]

Import tax

[@bradfriesen3822]

13 % is the combined federal and Provincial sales tax in BC not a DUTY. We all pay it on everything we buy or import.

[@46babaganoosh]

@@bradfriesen3822 Import/duty tax is totally different from sales tax.

[@TayHowy]

As a Canadian this just makes my blood boil... Nothing more than a power trip. Canada is just getting worse and worse too.

[@88SherryLynn]

Soon Americans will be banned from visiting, and us Canadians will no longer be allowed to leave. But will Canadians do anything about it? Nope, they'll all just sat "Sorry, eh", because they didn't want to offend anyone. Wake up Canada

[@nightsailor1]

Texan here and I hate to agree. My first Canadian foray, 1976, hitch hiked from Vancouver to Prince Rupert. Unbelieveable sights and wonderful people. Border Guards were stiff and stuck up like the popular kid who was jealous of your new shoes. Canada just cannot seem to figure out that they have it all. There is no need to punish themselves or others just for living.

[@rodeofrog6122]

Yes as a Canadian also this country has fallen to the most insane politicians it has ever been ruled by WE have been captured by Phsychopaths without a shot being fired and may need American Military help up here to free our country from this Tyranny that is happening.More Laws on the Books in Canada than was in Russia during Lenin and Stalin's rule there ..Canada needs help big time most suffer from Menticide and don't realize this....

[@russellcoughlin258]

Canadian here too, i'm sorry Casey they want the tax money by calling them a wheel chair. i hope we get a new govt that are better than current

[@BEdmonson85]

I similar situation happened to me at the Canadian border in 2009. This sort of power tripping attitude from Canadian customs/border officers is not anything new.

[@W1se0ldg33zer]

They should have a sign that says 'Welcome to the Administrative Regulatory State of Canada'.

[@CMannStayns]

I have never heard anything good about crossing into Canada. I have only ever heard about rude border agents, denials of entry for ancient DUI convictions, and then this kind of BS.

[@BLOODNUT]

wow ! words i cannot put here !! love your channel and content . bruce is a great guy and im stoked that your trying to help out his foundation . maybe if you disassemble them and bring in as miscellaneous parts . maybe lol ! but when you do get up here would be a treat to see you for a TMR race weekend as we are just up the road a bits from bruces hell his snow cat is on the property i look after . other than that i really hope you can figure out a way to get these to him :)

[@jimderrick846]

It never fails that the bureaucracy gets in the way of good things … keep it up man

[@bmorg7244]

It's official. Canada hates Casey LaDelle!

[@arlenbell4376]

I think Canada (government) hates the US and its citizens.

[@jeffwilsonpdx]

@CaseyLaDelle you should have given the customs agent one of your hate t-shirts.

[@angryhusky2467]

They will arrest him for bribing 😂😂😂

[@Tat2dcarchk78]

It's not Canada that hates him . Trudeau maybe but the rest of us Canadians have no say any more.

[@Frank-Thoresen]

​@@Tat2dcarchk78Canadians are voting wrong

[@welldeep]

It may be a commonwealth thing.. I'm in the UK and these are illegal because they have four wheels, and no pedals (still illegal with pedals). Anything with a motor is classed as a motor vehicle, and is subject to lots of BS rules, 15mph top speed, 350w max, up to three wheels, width, weight Etc. Not sure about Canada, but Canada like the UK is a bureaucratic nightmare i would imagine.

[@kayjay4060]

Getting into Canada is a pain. They gave me a hard time a few times. Always a pleasure getting back into the states. I am Canadian/U.S. Citizen. The Canada side power trips.

[@MikeFullyFulford]

As a Canadian I've had more bad experience coming back in to Canada than I ever have going down in the US.

[@CaseyLaDelle]

I’ve heard that same thing from multiple Canadians

[@sharonmiller6436]

Sometimes it's almost like they don't want us back . . 🙂 . . but I must admit other than sounding very bureaucratic they have been very nice.

[@sachadee.6104]

me too, both in the commercial truck as well as private person.

[@alias19]

LoL. Did you never realize that when you’re going south you’re headed to spend lots of money. The biggest question is “business or pleasure.” When you come back they want to know what you spent the money on and what you maybe didn’t declare. The extra friction you get coming home is natural. Stop complaining.

[@edwardprue2027]

As an employee for u.s. customs and cbp for 34 years I am aware it totally depends on which officer you happen to get at the border many humanitarian endeavors are allowed with proper notification. My suggestion to you is get your local Oregon congressman involved and request assistance.to overcome the red tape, the key is to put the higher level Canadian officials on notice. For your humanitarian endeavor. Hate to bring politics into it but sometimes that is needed.you notice that the US officials understood what you were doing

[@thomasswearingen6971]

That is the sad thing. You can call them and ask what is needed. They tell you. When you try to do what they said you could someone else says no. Now it's not simple because there is a report that says that Canada doesn't believe what you said. The reality is that all the customs officer needed to say was that we have different laws than the USA. I noticed that you don't have a valid passport, placing a finger on the signature line. And you are in a commercial tow truck, pulling a illegal trailer. So I can't let you through. I'm sorry but I need to detain you while I do an investigation. After the investigation they should have just said. We are not going to be able to allow you to enter with this truck and trailer. You don't have the proper paperwork. If you want you can have someone meet you at the border tomorrow and get the load. If your passport isn't valid then we will still not be able to allow you to enter Canada. Why is it hard to tell someone what they need to do. Instead of telling them that you are never going to be allowed to enter the country. Now it's not a simple thing and the government officials are going to have to get involved because of one thing. Laws are different between the two countries. So I guess now I'll wait to see if the queen and the president will have to get involved. Sorry I'm from the USA and I believe that the English queen is like your president of Canada. Please let me know if I'm wrong. Still is sad that they didn't say what could be done. Chase has had to get things from the border for the same type of things. Lastly thanks for protecting the border of your country. The last thing that I would want to see is that tow truck being impounded for driving without the proper paperwork.

[@LostMyName15]

​@@thomasswearingen6971 Bwhahahahha the Queen is not like the president, it's a relic from never actually fighting the English for independence. But I would MUCH prefer the Queen ruling over whatever Turd we got in the last few years.

[@Starfish2145]

Yes!

[@freakyflow]

It sucks when your trying to do good And they beat you down - My Stories as a Canadian wanting to see the east coast of America : We leave Toronto at 5am At the border at 630am ish Border guard a young women 21 at best My friend tells me "Make sure you have your ID ready They don't play around Just answer the questions And we are good to go" She asks the basics ..Canadian? Yes Where you going? Myrtle beach S.C. How long? 2 weeks Unseen by him.The wind catches his ash And it blows out the window onto the pavement ...."Sir i am going to remind you while in the United States of America There is no littering" Confused at this My friend finds the comment odd With raised Eyebrows He says OooK i will keep that in mind Thanks for the tip! She was then going to say a whole thing about her being a "Border Agent" And could deny us entry If she felt like it..But it did not go that far " Ok so Let me ask you something Funny guy What do you do for a living?" -- I'm a Comic ! "Well mister comic Pull into lane 2 for inspection" ======= Longer story short He was a mid level comic (Mid level meaning he was getting paid to come to shows) Now if he did not have a flyer paper with the name of the comic club And his name on the roster we would of been toast...The supervisor asked him why he was giving his agent a hard time..Answer was : I followed all her instructions I answered all her questions I was friendly And calm I committed no offences. Where was the hard time? You told her smugly your a comic...My friend tells the super to look in the glove box for a yellow flyer ...We were free to leave And got a sorry about that. And yeah shes new And this will be her last issue with interactions We had complaints before 1 year later ..We were stopped And questioned Because on a joke before going to the border I wanted Buffalo wings ...So we drove to buffalo Why not yes? ...This Idea to a border agent was beyond measure "I know for a fact They have Buffalo wings in Canada So what is the real reason for entry in the the US?" Hey man really we are going to the bar downtown where it all started So we can say we had wings in the city of Buffalo. 30 mins with this clown ...unreal Going into Canadian As Canadians is lesser than brutal But your still cutting onions ....Pulled in the lanes for not declairing a 98 cent post card of Jackson Mich Nascar track But out of a few trips We actual got a "Welcome back/Home" oddly Eh!

[@bluesideup007]

A word of warning: if you have ever been turned back at the Canadian border (refused entry) for any reason, when you attempt to cross the next time they will ask, "Have you ever been deported from Canada?" If you say "no", you will be charged with "illegal re-entry", and "lying to a customs officer". You then are at their mercy. This happened with our educational group 40 some years after one member was turned back in 1972 for telling the truth that he was mistakenly arrested as a teen, and no charges were ever filed. My last experience crossing alone to canoe and fish was a four hour delay and complete unpacking of my gear before being allowed.

[@rickreese5794]

Caint fix da stupid 🙈🤷🏿‍♂️🤡🌎

[@davebaker489]

A friend of mine , a scout leader was taking a group of kids to Buffalo from Toronto. He told the kids how to react to any questions, answer politely ,only tell the truth and speak only when spoken to. 1 child when asked where he was from answered Jamaica (he was 1 yr old when he came to Canada) They spent the entire day at the border. When there was a shift change they agreed he could enter the USA it was too late and they returned to Canada. Perhaps the lesson learned is only tell them what they want to hear and move on.

[@Q-BALL80]

Cliff Notes is what Ben was trying to think of for a "short version of books".

[@georgevindo]

I thought the word was 'abridged'.

[@Q-BALL80]

@@georgevindo Very well could be.

[@BigBlueMotors]

Good one, but I thought Reader's Digest. Use to be a joke at work, just give me the Reader's Digest version when we get in trouble with the boss.

[@trainboy1979]

In Canada it was called "coles notes" Similar idea.

[@motivatedpeon]

When Douglas Adams wrote his novel "Hitchhiker's Guide through the Galaxy" and came to creating the Vogons, he must have thought about customs officers... 😎

[@haroldnelson3734]

Vogons, eh? Oh yah!

[@Heidi_Reckel]

I'm glad you mentioned not signing your passport! I am leaving for France on Tuesday and hadn't signed mine yet!

[@jonathantschirhart5299]

Sorry dude. That’s shitty. As a Canadian, I am embarrassed! But have been in your shoes. With my own Canadian customs agents. They can be amazing! And they can be absolutely horrendous!!! I’ve been almost disallowed back into my own damn country! It’s a disgrace how some of them are

[@dryroasted5599]

Like 30 years ago, I wanted to go up and spend a week camping in British Columbia. So I loaded my little subcompact car with all my camping gear and headed for the border. I was detained because I didn't have a credit card (I was pretty young.) They said I had to prove financial solvency with either a credit card or $100 cash (remember when $100 was a lot of money?) I had all the food I needed and I'd filled up with gas before I got to the border, so I didn't think I needed lot of cash. I went back to the nearest US town and waited until the bank opened the next morning to empty my savings account. This time they waved me across without a second glance. I did go camping, but the whole episode left a sour taste in my mouth. I haven't been back to Canada since.

[@conradmorin1891]

I certainly understand how hurtful it is to be treated that way. >>>I am Canadian, and many years ago I was in Sault Ste Marie and went to fill my jeep with gas on the Sault Michigan side, and returned to the Ontario side immediately after filling-up, and I was asked to pull over for inspection, and when asked to open the hood, he noticed that I had a relatively new engine, and I told him it was rebuilt in Sudbury, where I reside, and I provided him with the shop's name and address, and he asked me if I had a receipt, I replied yes, it's at my residence , and he threatened me, that he could seize my vehicle. Not only was he rude & obnoxious, there was no justification to be treated that way, as I was co-operative and cordial.

[@rickreese5794]

Smart 😊

[@arlenbell4376]

I used to think Canada was very much like the US and an interesting place to visit. However, after watching the politics for the past several years and now seeing what you went through I doubt that I’ll ever head above the border again. It’s a shame what’s happened to Canada and its citizens 😕

[@charlieswede3829]

Well it works both ways. As a European, Swedish, I have a hassle getting into the US. I wonder if it would be easier at times to cross the south border ;-)

[@lookingbehind6335]

@@charlieswede3829 The problem is you are crossing the border legally. That’s why there’s a hassle. Just follow the example of our southern border, hop through and don’t look back until you’ve run at least a kilometer in. Afterwards you’ll basically be handed citizenship paperwork.

[@jimanderson2518]

Fyi it's the same pile of shit south of the boarder also .......

[@nannuartworks5812]

@@kstricl He called the customs office and they said he was fine to bring them in. I guess you watched what 2 seconds of the video?

[@--_DJ_--]

​@nannuartworks5812 The no plate on the trailer was a major oversight. That was never going to fly. The passport part is dumb, the chairs being an oddball thing and difficult to import doesn't surprise me.

[@spyrule]

As a Canadian, trust me when I say, we all hate CBSA. They are mostly officers who couldnt cut it as an actual police officer, so they tend to be heavy power trippers... now mind you, the US customs isnt much better (as a Canadian that has crossed into the US). All border agents are annoying.

[@MrDertien]

Same here in Belgium.

[@carlthor91]

That's why I try to go to the oldest ,crustiest looking agent if possible. Worked up until '95. Nice young lady, officer. 90 plus questions, and a lot of sweat later, whew!! I think what saved me from the full on interrogation, was my stating I was going to stop by, and visit family, in Northern Illinois, on my way back home from the conference. No troubles since. Knock on wood. Two plane trips, and two truck trips later.

[@kevinjohnston1957]

I am a Canadian and I disagree so that makes you a liar and untrustworthy.

[@MrDertien]

@@kevinjohnston1957 I am not Canadian and I disagree, so that makes you a liar and untrustworthy. Therefore I am correct and you're full of BS. See where this is going?

[@Popcorn-uv4bx]

That's why I stopped vacationing in Canada. The border guards are too much. I had my car torn apart twice for nothing.

[@jakestoe]

I'll never step a foot in that country as long as Trudeau is in charge. I live 90 miles away from the NE Washington state border. I miss going skiing up there.

[@cjc872]

My father used to regularly travel to Canada on business. After a lot of painful experiences a kind border agent told him that when he entered Canada in future he should the purpose of his visit was "pleasure" not "business" because then he'd have a much easier time.

[@derekginter7626]

As a disabled firefighter (federal) I can assure you first hand once disabled the government does not give a F*&$! The agency does not give a F*+&! So thank you for caring and trying... That block is probably the most broke block I've seen! LS...?

[@ngtflyer]

I believe it was a 4.3 litre Chevy motor, being out of a 94 S10..

[@lavapix]

A passport with no signature and a trailer with no registration will draw unwanted attention at any border crossing. Then it snowballs from there. The last time I drove into Canada via WA in 1989 the guy in front of me got caught with weapons in his truck. The rest of us in line behind him suffered the consequences. My car was basically stripped and not just inspected. All interior panels were removed. It was also left for me to reassemble. Spent 4 hours there. I was on a trip from eastern PA to AK so I had lots of camping gear. They were rude and treated us like crap. I grew up in MI and often crossed into Canada in the 70s and early 80s with no problems ever until then. No passport was needed back then too. No issues going by boat from NY either.

[@joeybleu66]

we are permanently barred from going there. we had the equivalent green card and were contemplating dual citizenship. did not work out.

[@mrscottoncandydarlinglife]

Hi Casey , I'm so sorry you weren't able to get into my Country !!! You seem like a good guy trying to do something good for other people . I hope you won't ride off Canada forever !!! I hope you're able to get the items to wear they need to be !!! Happy that you did make it home safe after the day you had !!! Did you ever get your vintage car working again ??? 👍🥰💕

[@angryhusky2467]

Terrorists can smuggle SUVs from USA to Middle East through Canada. Common man cannot cross with their OWN vehicle for a good purpose.

[@thomaslascola9683]

Because money is involved the all mighty dollar.. someone is getting paid to look the other way. That will never change. Yet the average Joe doesn't have the money to make the guard look away so that 100 can land you in jail for bribing an official.

[@paulmorphew1520]

Vehicles? Any foreigner who will vote for them can walk in.

[@glenmorton1527]

I’m a Canadian first of all and I have had a similar experience with us customs people. I won’t get into the details but was disappointed and extremely pissed with them. You’re right they can get on power trip all right.

[@sachadee.6104]

I live in Canada on a permanent resident card, I have a European passport and I was international truck driver. Most of the border crossings into the USA went smooth and the only border crossings with long held ups and weird questions and searches were the ones going back into Canada. Specifically if crossing into British Columbia.

[@DaveNave-jc8wt]

I cried when you reported the blown engine but got really PO’d about your failed crossing! I had a similar experience around 1980 with expensive computer parts late night for an emergency repair and they kept me, outside during a blizzard, for a couple of hours screwing around with BS. Good Luck! Ben- Reader’s Digest Condensed Books. In College there was also Cliff’s Notes.

[@skymackyt]

Casey, If there is good news, here it is. After watching this I realized I did the same thing, I renewed my passport about 4 years ago and haven't used it since. I checked mine and realized I hadn't signed it either. I signed it and immediately subscribed. I might not be the easiest subscriber you've earned, but I might be the most appreciative. Thanks for all your work and intent on this project and all you do for others. Peace Bro

[@mattg8787]

im going to check mine right know im leavening for alaska next month

[@donwilliams3626]

Thank you Ben for coming to rescue Casey. I hope these four "NotaWheelchair" vehicles find their new owners quickly. People are waiting. I am convinced Casey will find the way to get it done!

[@ronmurphy9819]

So sorry to hear about your experience at the Canadian border. Am praying for you and your trip up there. I haven’t tried to go there since Covid. I’m sure it ‘ll happen.

[@truhunk1]

I'm Canadian and went through similar problems at the American border and even worse. I think most border patrol agents are not friendly.

[@terryross9498]

As a Canadian from Alberta. I am camping right now near the BC/Montana border. I would love to cross at Roosville, Montana, and camp south of Rexford, but it’s not worth trying to come back into Canada… especially with 2 dogs. They are complete a-holes on the Canadian side. It’s like they get offended for Canadians visiting the USA! Drove to Sturgis, Rushmore, then Vegas, 7-8 years back. Crossing at Coutts/Sweetgrass was a breeze going into the states. Coming back at the same crossing was a nightmare. Questioned us about everything, wanted to know why we went, how we spent our money, etc. in the end, they just wanted money. Glorified tax collectors are all they are.

[@matzrat5006]

Thats their job to ask you all those questions, and to collect taxes owed.

[@Immortal..]

I went through many border crossings as a truck driver. Generally speaking US agents are a bit nicer but it very much depends on where you cross. Kingsgate/Eastport is good either way you cross, at least from my experience. Getting back North takes a while now since Canada refuses to open more than a single lane and there is lots of holiday traffic. But at least I have never seen anyone pulled out for an inspection there except for buses with 20+ people onboard, which I find to be reasonable

[@rickreese5794]

CAINT FIX DA STUPID 🤪😫🥵🤮💯🤡🌈🌎

[@jasonmcneil7094]

I used to go across all the time through the coutts border never once had an issue from the Americans every time I come back to Canada my truck is searched my phone is gone through every surface is swiped for drugs I'm asked every question under the sun. It became so normal to me I new the agents names how long it took and usually napped for half hour as they search my truck. It's become part of the process for me. I'm always polite and it usually takes about a extra hour.

[@alias19]

@@jasonmcneil7094 It’s part of the process for you, not for everybody. What is it that makes you a security risk?

[@eddiereichel9354]

The whole problem with "few bad apples" Is that you cant be a good cop and stand by as a bad cop does bad things. Land of the free home of the brave.

[@George-dy3pt]

THANK YOU! THESE BOOTLICKERS DON'T GET IT!

[@corail53]

These ain't cops - Border guards have more jurisdiction and more power than normal cops.

[@georgee6303]

There are no good cops. Only bad cops that *sometimes* do good things. (And this wasn't one of them.)

[@littlet6220]

This country is no longer the free and the brave.

[@stever2583]

And you cant believe the story that is told by someone who gas wrongly registered vehicles, trailers, documentation etc. They should believe the word of some dude they do not know. That or His two sketchy friend who are trying to bully Customs Agents! Do these yahoos not understand that Canadian customs and American Customs work together? They are protecting our Countries from illegal or worse things from happening.

[@Mymusickb]

wouldn't no longer go to Canada if they paid me. Sad situation over there. This is awful and I'm sorry. Good luck with it. Sad!! Just so uncalled for.

[@Duce7753]

And our southern is wide open to traffickers, human, drug, who knows what else and Canada won't even let in donation to a nonprofit organization.🙄

[@jeffwilliams4374]

On behalf of Canadian’s , I apologize for our very stupid government. We are actually having a ton of issues from our stupid government. I wish I could do something to help you get this done!!!

[@JustCameronAndHisJeep]

I second this, though I'm still a proud Canadian who believes we can do better. We must.

[@jacobmckay3754]

Once a proud Canadian, I can say I have never been so embarrassed to say where I am from under our current legislation, or can I align with the people that voted in that direction. I would say leadership but the numbnuts in power will never be my leaders. They say history repeats itself, well here we are 45 years later worse off than ever. My condolences Casey, it seems you took most of the pre-requisite steps for the border crossing.

[@robertheymann5906]

Yup....Americans are just as confused with our political situation and the bizarre choices they make here.... Crime is ok We have no borders or boundaries We support war anywhere and everywhere. Our elections are completely bogus. Mostly we pray

[@dirtydave4351]

Pierre is a step in the right direction.

[@mrrogers98]

Your country is in a frightening place atm.

[@Bondodon1849]

I'm a retired consulting mechanical engineer who's worked throughout the US for 35 years. 25 years ago, two engineers I worked with had separate but very similar miserable experiences to yours. And I even had trouble walking across the international bridge at Niagara Falls to see the falls from the Canadian side. Seems that the border agent didn't believe I wasn't pack'n heat, LOL! Unbelievable!!!! Shortly before I retired, a good client wanted to retain me to work on his behalf in Calgary, Alberta. I said NO THANK YOU! He was shocked and disappointed, but after watching your vid, I know I did the right thing. I have zero interest in traveling to Canada for any reason!

[@corail53]

That is a dumb reason. You got one bad border guard and that turned you away from visiting the entire country? Grow up dude. I get stopped every time crossing from Canada to the US for really dumb reasons, and I still go. The last time was literally because it was end of shift and the lady pulled 7 cars in line so she could leave before the other guard came in to replace her-had to go to secondary screening because of a shift change.

[@matthewbeasley7765]

It has been my experience that if you have a concealed carry permit, they get all kinds of worked up at the Canadian border. The jokes on them now that 27 states have some form of constitutional carry.

[@BrainsofFrank]

Honestly as a Canadian myself I don't blame you for refusing to try coming to visit Canada again.

[@brianbenoit6883]

What would coming to Alberta have to do with Canada? I'm originally a Canadian that immigrated to Alberta 25 years ago and still suffer from Culture shock everyday. As long as you keep your Trump 2024 flag flying on your black Dodge Ram with the 3' lift kit, you'll blend in just fine.

[@BrainsofFrank]

@@corail53not a dumb reason I willnt visit the US only because I have to come back to my home in Canada and get the third degree and potentially detained for hours just because my childhood trauma that was caused by police resurfaces and makes me stutter and sweat and seem real nervous when I'm just on the fringes of a panic attack. CBS don't give no shits about someone having a panic attack.

[@mattharvey2031]

Sorry for all your trouble, I was in Canada a few weeks ago and I probably wouldn’t have went if I knew this beforehand.

[@BudFranks-fu9ye]

Sorry that happened to you. Keep up the great work🙏🙏🙏👍