Makes sense to me. They don't want drunk-driving foreigners on their roads.
But Snoop Dog and all his dope smoking is allowed in.
the question is how do they look this up? it shows up when they swipe your passport?I get that and all. The average person who gets a DUI is a scumbag but (being a Marine) I've had several friends who're good guys that have made stupid decisions. They aren't horrible individuals based on their one (okay, two) decisions. What about tax / tourist revenue? I mean, sure, don't let them drive. Got it. Don't let them in? Seems sorta overkill and draconian.
Been doing more reading about it and apparently any criminal conviction of any type makes an individual criminally inadmissible.
the question is how do they look this up? it shows up when they swipe your passport?
I get that and all. The average person who gets a DUI is a scumbag but (being a Marine) I've had several friends who're good guys that have made stupid decisions. They aren't horrible individuals based on their one (okay, two) decisions. What about tax / tourist revenue? I mean, sure, don't let them drive. Got it. Don't let them in? Seems sorta overkill and draconian.
Been doing more reading about it and apparently any criminal conviction of any type makes an individual criminally inadmissible.
Snoop Dogg? Never heard of him. You maybe talking about Snoop Lion?
If you are just visiting, it is very unlikely to be an issue. If you sign up for the "global pass" or whatever it is they have to expedite entry into Canada...they will do a background check and will stop you with a DUI/DWI or reckless driving charge. Also, if you attempt to apply for a work permit, etc. I had a colleague with this issue. The company had to hire a pretty expensive lawyer to get some exemption worked over.
Please Note: Anyone with a criminal record (including misdemeanors or alcohol-related driving offenses) may not be able to enter Canada without first obtaining a special waiver well in advance of any planned travel. To determine whether you may be inadmissible and how to overcome this finding, please refer to the Canadian citizenship and immigration website.
A public policy was recently approved with respect to the entry of foreign nationals (FNs) who are inadmissible on A36(2) criminality grounds. Specifically, the policy allows the grant of a one-time fee exemption for a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) for certain offences, including offences such as driving while impaired (also known as driving under the influence (DUI)).
Background
Where an officer is of the opinion that it would be justified in the circumstances for an inadmissible FN to become a temporary resident, a TRP may be issued to enable the FN to enter and/or remain in Canada under section 24(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA). Section 25.2 of the IRPA authorizes the Minister or delegated officers to grant an exemption from the payment of applicable fees where the Minister is of the opinion that public policy considerations warrant it.
I know it's Canada and everything but they can access your driving record... I grew up in a border town where you pretty much knew anyone working either border. 2 of them were my teachers in school!
They've been refusing DUI entrance for as long as I can remember. After 9/11 I'm still surprised when I cross and they ask for my passport.
Yes but there is no way to efficiently check every person. The only problem is it would suck to fly there from the Southern US and be unlucky enough that they actually checked.
This is weird man, not sure I believe it has been going on so long because I'll tell you. About 20 years ago we were all drinking and driving around. Cops pulled us over, the guy driving pulled to the wrong side of the road and went up on the curb. Cops made us pour out our beer and let go on our way. I'm not sure when these laws started toughening up.