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| Hello all,
I am making a trip to Canada for the first time this July. that being said I am also a diabetic, so i will need to bring my pump, insulin, syringes, pump supplies and all of the other good stuff that goes with being diabetic. Is there anything i need to be able to get this into Canada(dr note or prescription info)???
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| My father is diabetic and made the trip this spring. He doesn't use a pump or anything like that, though. But he did have his usual needles and such.
No issues at all. No questions at the border about any of that.
I don't think you will have any issue at all. But, let me give you a key piece of advice. You are worried about prescriptions and Canada. Answer only the questions that are asked of you. Do not bring it up. If asked? Then talk about it. We know, from experience, that they really only want answers to the questions that they ask. |
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| Thanks for the input! and i don't plan on telling them anything that they do not directly ask me. |
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Location: Tulsa, OK | I would also keep everything in the original prescription bottles/packaging as possible. I brought a friend of mine Dad one year and he had 18 prescriptions. Since I had Texas plates they did the drug search on the way back in and once they saw all his prescription bottles they said have a nice day. Didn't even bother continuing the search.
Edited by redskeet100 6/22/2015 11:18 AM
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| Not sure about Canada, but I am also a pumper and every time I've flown internationally, my fingers are swabbed for bomb making residue.(makes gate check in really fast and easy)
I always have a doctor note handy and leave all sets and reservoirs in the packaging. Shouldn't be that big of a deal, like others have said only answer the questions they ask and do not elaborate.
Edited by MstormC 6/22/2015 12:25 PM
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| Thanks for the input guys! |
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Location: oswego, il | As the thread asked, I would not relay any perceptions of any kind at the border crossing. It also helps that everyone in the vehicle be sober at that time. Been there, no fun having a drunk try and complete all your sentences and contradict your answers.
Edited by ToddM 6/22/2015 6:36 PM
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Location: Fifield | Roll your windows down, turn off the radio, take off your sunglasses look directly at them, relax and only answer the questions they ask. Be polite and answer them with a yes or no if you can. They have a job to do and aren't there to chit chat. Sometimes they ask about prescriptions. They always ask if you have weapons or fireworks, alcohol or tobacco products, where you are going and how long you will be there. Make sure you go to your insurance company and get proof of auto insurance for Canada. Uncooked eggs or chicken products are not allowed at this time. Good luck and have fun. |
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| A word of advice:
if you are driving up by yourself with 6 musky combos and various spinning combos in the passenger seat, and the entire back of your truck is filled with fishing gear, and the border patrol agent says: "So what are you planning on DOING there at Andy Myers Lodge for a week??" Do NOT look back at him, motion to the stack of rods, and say "What do YOU think I'll be doing? BASKET WEAVING???!"
Apparently, heading up to a fishing camp with a truck full of enough fishing gear to outfit a guide service is NOT an indication that you actually intend to go fishing.
And even AFTER they see 300 musky lures in 5 tackle boxes, reels, a net, a lure retriever, and 3 sets of rain gear, there is STILL a good chance that you are driving up there to do something criminal.
I don't blame them for doing their jobs. But after the 357th musky angler of the day has gone through your booth, don't you think you'd take one look at the pile of gear and know what they were up to?
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Location: Lake Elmo, MN | I get what you are saying BUT they are getting you to make a formal DECLARATION of your intent. You can have 80 fishing rods but they don't assume anything. They want you to actually personally DECLARE it. It is important for any further issues. The same as when they ask if there are any firearms etc. What you say becomes your OFFICIAL statement and any deviation from that (post interview) can be construed as your intent to deceive.
They are professionals......respect and cooperation is the best course. They will give it to you in return.
Edited by PSAGuy 6/23/2015 10:37 PM
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Bringing perceptions to Canada