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

[@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

[@rarelyright]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.’

[@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

[@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.

[@guitardzan5641]

Retired OTR Schneider driver (driver #68645.)....Same here... I finally got tired of the paper work hassles and told the company not to send me to Canada anymore.....Actually, I had no problems with the Canadian people but coming back into the USA was NOT FUN.....

[@joeysharp7786]

You should have had drugs they would have let you in.

[@DB-yj3qc]

Some years ago a buddy of mine was transferred to Alaska on his crossing into Canada their border guards check they decided that since he was a civ police officer "he would not be without a firearm" they disassembled half of his car looking for it. Including removing the dash, he spent the day detained while they stripped the car down. He was finally released with the car left in that condition.

[@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.

[@richardthomas1743]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@joesutherland225]

Its our country our laws,comply .ignorance of the laws isn't an excuse.strictly not having your story straight before you go.same as going into your country where the border guards are far worse with petty bullshit you just experienced

[@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

[@gi7892]

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]

@@gi7892 The smugglers are the politicians on private jets.

[@Miner-49]

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.

[@Miner-49]

@@gi7892 They don’t “make it through”, they go around without any problem.

[@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.

[@Miner-49]

⁠@@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.

[@barrypettit4955]

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

[@sxeric27]

Ooof

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@alias19]

​@ruger6049 It’s hilarious that you think these separate international agencies carry out personal vendettas against random citizens of other countries just because some people complained about the other guys. 🤣

[@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.

[@EphemeraImaging]

@@andrewwasson6153 But we're Murican!

[@Xocolatben]

@@johnathon007 Bill of sale and it must be insured. It is a foreign country to you americans but you want to treat it like you are crossing county lines, smdh. We should build a wall ...

[@wink9970]

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

[@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

[@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).

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@wihamaki]

@@houndofhell93 The reality of the NAFTA for Canada, it allows us to sell resources. Oil, lumber, etc. Big ticket items, but with low man-power requirements per $ profit. Things like manufactured goods, that's a different story. Canada lost big time. We have about 16.5 million workers. The U.S. has 800,000 prison workers/slaves. It's hard to compete, so of course they're going to lean against Americans stealing our jobs.

[@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?

[@trentonjohnson2948]

Actually it's unlikely you can have a lawyer come to the border to sort things out. US citizens have that right crossing back into the US but you will be in lock up until they arrive.

[@Xocolatben]

@@DB-yj3qc You are making the right choice.

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@RonnellKurth]

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.

[@GertMaree-k3j]

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[@garyhaupt]

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

[@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.

[@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.😁

[@kennethfuller8347]

I've watched a few of Ben's vids on buying and restoring old Internationals .. recognized his place, and seen his collection. Pretty cool that you and him are friends. And only a real friend would go through all that, and drive that far to help out. Thanks for another great vid, Casey.

[@cassiebell1483]

Failed? Dude, you did more than the vast majority of people would. Go inside and try not to melt, and this will eventually get figured out. We all believe in you guys, especially when you're all working together. Thank you for so much effort ✔️👏

[@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.

[@rb239rtr]

Canadians were not allowed to travel the other way too.

[@daleheintze]

Casey You just provided an excellent "Public Service Announcement" I too just got my passport renewed, I checked and I did not sign yet. Its signed now.

[@tracymetherell8744]

OMG! The sound that poor car made when you started it and drove it to the trailer was physically PAINFUL to hear. Then the issue you had with the border was ridiculous! What a sad result for such noble quest

[@waynegibbons352]

As a BCer, I am sorry for what they put you through. Those agents seem to have "small man syndrome - I have to exert mah authority". Please don't let the actions of those agents sour your view on regular Canadians.

[@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?🤷‍♂️

[@AquaporinA1]

Thanks!

[@PTC61]

i’ve traveled between the US and Canada several hundred times. I’m a US citizen and have always been treated by Canadian border police in a welcoming and friendly manner. They were really helpful folks. Can’t imagine what one would need to do to trigger them to act rudely.

[@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.

[@--_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.

[@mrfunnylookinhayes9088]

Ben is a outstanding friend indeed.

[@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.

[@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 😊

[@conradmorin1891]

Casey, as a Canadian, and a fan of your videos, I apologize for the way that you were treated at our borders. You are right, these electric 4 wheel bicycle are legal in Canada, and they are classified as such. >>>These border agents should have known better, and there is no excuse for them to treat you as a criminal. >>>As a former cop, common sense should have prevailed, and I believe these border agents would do well to find other employment, as not all people are criminals, and these border agents do not represent Canadians in the true light, as most Canadians are polite, friendly, courteous and welcoming of our American neighbors, as all other nationalities. >>>Again, I'm sorry that you were not treated with respect and dignity; I am embaressed by their actions & behaviour.

[@davebaker489]

The other problem as happened to us in Maine, there is no recourse, no one to complain to and basically no one cares. If you do find someone that cares, you immediately find yourself on a list and are red flagged each time you cross. I found another option and have NEVER crossed through that border station since.

[@SlickBubbles]

As another Canadian, you were screwed over by those border agents and Canadian agents are often known for letting things fly, but it's just your bad luck that you ended up with two of the rare power-tripping agents. The situation for Canadians travelling into the U.S. with questionable situations is usually worse than for Americans heading 'North.' However, that being said, my sister spoke of an elderly Canadian couple heading home in their car. They, too, ran into nasty agents and had their car taken apart by agents searching for 'smuggled' goods. In addition, the couple was left to reassemble their vehicle by themselves! My sister and her husband, a mechanic, did it for them. Where you went wrong, was the unregistered trailer AND the commercial vehicle. Those are basics which anyone who has knowledge of crossing borders with vehicles. Unless the Canadian agents said specifically that you are banned from entering Canada completely or for three years (The minimum ban) you personally don't face a ban. At any border crossing in the world your passport would have been invalid; however, you as an American don't need a passport to enter Canada by land or sea, but you will need a Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI)-compliant travel document (In Ontario we can get an enhanced ID card to enter the US by land or sea). By air everyone in the world requires a passport to enter another country basically. I would think a full description of the 4-wheeled bikes from a manufacturer plus a letter describing the intent for said bikes and that they are NOT being sold, PLUS a letter from the initial person receiving them in Canada would have smoothed things over. You should have asked for something in writing from whomever you spoke to at Canadian Customs. If you try again, please be sure to get it in writing, that you won't be charged import duties, Federal Sales Tax or Provincial Sales Tax, something you haven't mentioned. All goods imported into Canada are subject to local GST/HST (GST/HST are a combination of provincial and federal sales taxes with the provincial percentages varying from province to province (Alberta has the lowest!!!) As for bicycles, on top of the GST/HST (Different provinces call it one of the two), complete bikes are subject to an additional 13% import duty. Framesets are subject to an additional 5% import duty. If you could get them classified as auto parts, you would face 0% import duties under the present agreement. KART parts are classified as auto parts, btw!!! Anyone trying to do what you are doing in the opposite direction across the same border would face at least the same difficulty. You just tried with too much paperwork out of order!

[@johnwaite3879]

me to

[@stevenkarkkainen8115]

And we in Michigan have had multiple instances of illegal aliens crossing over the border into the United States! Would’nt they be subject to Canadian by being undocumented immigrants coming into Canada by any means ??

[@andrewostrelczuk406]

Power Tripping Thugs should have a Competition in Kick Starting Landmines… Idiocracy Movie from 2006 … replace that kick in the Nuts show!!!

[@doonular]

Wow, this is one of the most perfect examples in story form explaining an example of the saying "No Good Deed Goes Unpunished". It kinda sounds like those border guards are too high on a power trip and either need retraining or a different job. A shame that happened but I'm sure they'll eventually reach their destination and put some big smiles on happy faces. Sorry you had to go through all that crap, but Thanks Casey!

[@corail53]

Casey was the main reason this went south.

[@vikkimikkola5957]

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

[@cattymajiv]

I can't get over how idiotic it is to not do that first! Which ever direction you go!

[@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.

[@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..

[@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.

[@PeterDrake]

I've crossed the US/Canada border about 50 times and never had a problem in either direction.

[@cattymajiv]

I had no problem ever, even when, unknown to me, my husband was smuggling from the US!

[@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!

[@OlredFord]

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?

[@lylewiese847]

Casey, no need for you to apologize for not getting the 4 "not a wheelchair" to Bruce. You did your homework. I look forward to how you get this worked out and fixing your car. Keep up the good work!

[@QBRX]

I crossed the Canadian border from the US in 2008 with a box truck full of stuff for an apartment: bed, table, shelves etc. I was told to park the truck and go inside. A customs official came out and looked at the contents and asked where the stuff was purchased. I told him the US and he said how do we know that you're not going to sell this stuff in Canada. I said it's a bunch of cheap used furniture and would sell for a max of about $500. He kind of chuckled, shook his head and said, OK, you're free to go. Maybe I was lucky.

[@johnperun232]

Casey that's how some good stuff is done, unfortunately Canadia is not on board with your work, Thanx Ben for coming to the rescue 🙏 Thanx for sharing your experience with your work 👌 Have a Great Day and God Bless You 🙌

[@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.

[@jefffielder2429]

Thank you Ben for helping Casey. you all help each other out which is very good

[@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…

[@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!

[@KenWilcox-b5c]

You are one of the fairest person and honest beyond reason. My heart goes out to you and your efforts to deliver these e-bikes to the charity that wants them. I wish you all the best luck in the future and may god be by your side looking after you and your family.

[@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

[@Heidi_Reckel]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@W1se0ldg33zer]

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

[@BBQDad463]

Thank you for this video. Back in 2008, I had to cross the border into Canada many times in the course of servicing a contract my employer had with a Canadian company. I never had a lick of trouble. Everyone was exceptionally polite and friendly, whether I was crossing USA-to-Canada or vice versa. I am sorry you had such a bummer of a time.

[@Bill_qaz]

Sorry you had a bad deal Casey, in UK we call those type of people jobsworths, as in "I could let you in but its more than my jobsworth" What a bunch of bureaucratic BS. I'm sure with Bruce you will find a way to complete the mission, third time lucky.

[@Chopatube]

I too have just cancelled my vacation to Canada. Since my retirement, my tolerance for bureaucratic bullshit has dropped dramatically. The conduct of these minor Canadian "Jobsworth" officials is exactly the kind of thing that would elevate my blood=pressure. Instead I shall spend my tourist dollars in a more welcoming country.

[@dannyharms8120]

Lol. Blanket condemnation is too sad. We don't judge Americans by the few asswipes that crop up here and there.

[@farmerjer9339]

As a Canadian all I can say is your missing out on alot of regulated and controlled fun...😢 Don't give up your 2nd Amendment!

[@stevemorris3710]

In Canada though you can smoke weed, eat kinder Eggs and even collect rainwater.

[@KiwiCatherineJemma]

@Chopatube. Come and spend your tourist dollars here in New Zealand or with our cousins in "neighbouring" Australia which is 1,000 miles away. They're both a bit different and a bit the same. NZ if you want snow skiing and Aussie if you want huge inland deserts that make even the USA look small. Plus we speak English, well our own versions of, in both countries. The exchange rate with US dollars means you get more for your money in Australia and then even more again in NZ dollars. Plus remember we don't routinely "tip" here. The price you see, on menus etc, is the price you pay, including taxes. You've gotta drive on the wrong side of the road, if you're driving here, though. Petrol/Gasoline and Diesel fuel costs more in NZ but we're only a little country, about as big as the state of Wyoming, considering all our islands put together, so you're not as far away from places, and don't have to drive as far anyway. Note it is a long way to fly, from say Los Angeles to Auckland NZ. It's about a 13 hour non-stop flight I think. Currently, July, it is mid-Winter for the Southern Hemisphere, so snow skiing in NZ and in Australia the inland deserts are cooler than at other times of the year.

[@farmerjer9339]

@@stevemorris3710 ..ahh the small freedoms of living under a dictatorship.

[@jimderrick846]

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

[@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.

[@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 ;-)

[@Miner-49]

@@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.

[@Ring-a-ging]

No failure whatsoever Casey. It is amazing that you remain positive and eagerly seek to get those "NOT" wheelchairs to folks in Canada whose lives will be enriched by using them. I know you will find a way to accomplish your mission and I applaud you for your noble efforts. Too bad that our neighbors to the North viewed these efforts as a criminal enterprise.

[@danbaxter4690]

I'm a Proud Canadian, and this doesn't make me proud of our border agents that did this to you. I apologize to you. You are an amazing person, helping others and doing good every day. There's too much of this bureaucratic BS! You did everything right by phoning ahead to make sure you were doing it right so this didn't happen. It's unfortunate it wasn't in writing from the person you contacted. I hope it gets cleared up soon and you can be Welcomed into Canada 🇨🇦 to complete your goodwill mission with Bruce. Thanks for all you do!👏

[@r.s.3320]

Proud Canadian? Right now your Country has turned into a socialist sheethole. The democrats areas of the US are just as bad. Canada and the US have some real bad eggs in the Government. Needs to change, and fast.

[@johnygogo]

I just want thank you for your awareness! I just checked my passport and realized, I forgot to sign it. I'm sure the US border patrols would lend me a pen and let me sign it there. I'm also very sorry for your horrible experience. I hear horror stories all the time.

[@robertlamb1169]

Casey, I feel your pain brother!! I am currently fifty two years of age , but when I was twenty three a friend of mine and I were up in Bellingham, Washington and on a whim, decided we were going to go to Canada because neither one of us had ever been. We tried to cross the Canadian border at Blaine, Washington. After being detained for seven hours with every orifice of our vehicle and persons inspected, they couldn't find anything wrong, but told us that they were denying us access to their country and that they didn't want "our kind" in Canada, I'm still not quite sure what that meant?? They gave us a paper to give to the US border guards that was supposed to be to let them know that we had not actually gone into Canada. When we got turned around and over to the US side, we gave them the paper and they pulled us in for another five hours of having every orifice on our vehicle and persons inspected for a second time. It turned out that the Canadian border guards had given us a paper that they only give to wanted convicted felons. The US border guards couldn't comprehend why they had given it to us because they found absolutely nothing wrong. I was so upset that at that moment, if the United States had declared war on Canada, I would have been the first person in line for a weapon!! As far as i'm concerned, they can keep their commie country!!!

[@SlickBubbles]

You ran into some a**h**le, wannabe's who were power-tripping. There are many nasty American border guards too! Don't throw all Canadians, or Americans, in the same bucket!

[@rickreese5794]

Ha ! 💯👍😎

[@bayboybob]

Lots of Canadians could give you horror stories about trips to the US to. I've been lucky with only one incident in forty years with an ignorant US agent, a poor representative for his country.

[@maplebones]

@@bayboybob My experience too. I don't think it's just luck. There is both a right way and a wrong way to behave at either border. The wrong way will lead to disappointment every time.

[@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.

[@mrclean6796]

I do a lot of international travel (41 different countries) and have never had ANY issues crossing any borders EXCEPT when l crossed the border on the Amtrak train from New York to Montreal, Canada. I worked simultaneous 26 years as a police officer and 26 years in the US military. I'm as cleancut and honest as they come. The Canadian Border Control Guard had an attitude like I've never seen before. I never identified myself and was cooperative with him the whole time. They made me empty my backpack (a four day trip), demanded to see my return ticket as well as my hotel itinerary. I'm all for safety and border security but it was his overall attitude that left me thinking, "What a total douchebag!" Not a good experience from our neighbors to the north.

[@davebaker489]

Both sides have idiots and nice people. It's the luck of the draw. Now what they need is actual training for these wannabee renta cops. Plus follow up training.

[@46babaganoosh]

When they ask to see return tickets, they're just making sure you don't plan on overstaying or trying to permanently stay in Canada. US boarder guards do it to Canadians as well.

[@ramjet4025]

Oh really. You have all the red flags that would make a border guard look more closely. No wonder you got checked.

[@mrclean6796]

@ramjet4025 Well, l can honestly say that I feel bad if you've had negative interaction with law enforcement in the past. Unfortunately no system is perfect as there are a few police officers that make a bad name for others. I can assure you that these officers are in the minority as 95+% of police officers are truly good people who have a job to do (at least in my department). I learned very early in my career that by treating others with the respect that I'd want to be treated with goes a long way. I truly loved being in a position where I could help people and not expect anything in return other than a handshake and thank you. I loved being friendly and cordial with people I'd interact with and made many friends from all walks of life. I'm not here to debate with you but just wanted to remind you that it's not a good thing to stereotype an entire occupation because of a few bad apples. I can also assure you that if we ever met in person, I'd leave you feeling differently and you'd walk away with with a positive impression. I'm not saying that to sound cocky but I truly love helping people and breaking the stereotype that all cops have a chip on their shoulder. I also don't take things personally when some individuals deliberately go out of their way to make things difficult. I know that it's part of the job. I wish you the best and can only hope that what I responded with is sincere and you don't classify an entire occupation based on very few officers who probably shouldn't have been police officers in the first place. I hope that you believe what I wrote was me being honest and gives you a new perspective on law enforcement officers.

[@maplebones]

You'd be surprised at how many well dressed, clean cut business men are caught with a couple of kilos of cocaine in their luggage. You obviously fit the profile,, and they picked up on that and investigated .That's their job. Calling border agents 'douchebags' calls into question your respect for authority, which may also have been picked up.

[@mattsstuff1268]

This is the kind of stuff I usually deal with coming back to the states. Entering Canada is usually a breeze. Going back home where I was born and have lived my whole life is always a struggle.

[@pnwvibes_]

My uncle was a longhaul truck driver and he had many run ins with those a-holes and was eventually banned from Canada.

[@Miner-49]

Did he not have a TWIC card? I just show mine and state the location I’m going to. Never had a single problem, unless there was a mechanical issue with the equipment.

[@corail53]

@@Miner-49 Everyone in the comment section seems to not realize they were probably doing something stupid or wrong to get themselves in trouble. You rarely get banned because a guard is having a bad day. (it does happen but its rare).

[@ckm-mkc]

@@corail53 Apparently you have not crossed a lot of borders. It's common & routine to get harassed and every single border official has the power to ban you on the spot. It's esp. a problem if you are not white, maie and from a Western country.

[@Miner-49]

@@corail53 Ohh ok, got ya point now.

[@juliogonzo2718]

Guy I used to work with got banned from the USA. He got caught with beans in his truck back in the day when that was a thing

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@heathergarrett5076]

Casey, sorry for all the drama. Your a solid human. Cant wait to hear the whole story and to the one person who commented about media and viral attention, agreed. Nothing against Canada, those border agents who denied this honest care package that had a couple issues... shame on you.

[@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.

[@ryanthomas2472]

I was banned from Canada for 5 years for some nonsense. That expired about 10 years ago and I still haven't been back (through an official entry point). I used to live 30 miles from the border and crossed back and forth all the time. The border guards were cool right up to about 2005 and then started trying to jam people up for no reason. Beautiful country, nice people once you get in (except Montreal). I may have crossed illegally once or twice or 20 times...as long as they're treating Americans like criminals anyway, might as well be an outlaw.

[@LarryYaw]

I have dealt with Canada customs. We had all the import documents to boot. We used a customs agent too. They claim our docs were fake. A half a day later we eventually got clearance. What a freaken mess.

[@markscott4159]

No need to be disappointed in yourself. You checked ahead of time on what you needed to do, but the border agents were the problem. I know you'll find a way to get those to the Bruce Cook foundation one way or another. I enjoy watching your videos but the ones where you do good things for people always make me smile. The world could use more people like you

[@SeanONeill13]

His trailer didn’t have plates.

[@markscott4159]

@SeanONeill13 ok so what, he had all the paperwork to prove he just bought it and was within the legal time frame to not need permanent registration

[@Neberheim]

He should be disappointed in himself; you need to have your shit together if you’re going to import commercial goods to another country and he decided to wing it. If the trailer had been empty he still would’ve been refused entry, and the fact it was loaded with many thousands of dollars of goods is a whole additional dimension.

[@Neberheim]

@@markscott4159 why would Canada care about the grace period of the state he lives in? A grace period isn’t permission to operate a trailer on the road without registration, it’s delayed enforcement of the requirement; it’s a courtesy to prevent you from being ticketed or having it seized while you get it registered. If you are operating in Canada, you need to follow Canada’s laws and vehicles on the road require registration.

[@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.

[@barrys7515]

When border guards ask whether a person has ever been arrested they expect one of three answers......no never, arrested but never charged, or arrested and charged. If the answer is nothing close to what their data shows, they consider the person lying and it goes south very quickly.

[@lolesoffroad]

This is definitely disheartening we are living in the world where there is no compassion no understanding not trying to help. That’s a big problem. Furthermore, if you are disabled, you paying triple the prices or even four times the prices that the regular person pays and that’s just wrong. Casey Ladel, you are a champion my friend for everything you’ve done