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TypeRNammer 10-23-2014 09:28 PM
Crossed back into the Canadian Side, the border guard on the nexus lane asked me if I have been in contact with anyone that has ebola.

Sort of threw me off guard after declaring groceries and gas.

m3thods 10-23-2014 10:39 PM
^I wonder what they could be fishing for with respect to a response. It's not like one would go "OK I HAVE DRUGS IN THE CAR" in response to that question. So odd.

CRS 10-23-2014 10:46 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by m3thods (Post 8547959)
^I wonder what they could be fishing for with respect to a response. It's not like one would go "OK I HAVE DRUGS IN THE CAR" in response to that question. So odd.
Or that they are taking simple measures to prevent the spread of an infectious and fatal disease.

m3thods 10-24-2014 11:54 AM
How would the normal layperson know they were in contact with someone with Ebola unless they were recently in a place that had confirmed cases (which when I last checked, didn't include Washington State)?

I don't mean to sound argumentative, but there are more effective ways to prevent the spread of a deadly disease than to simply ask a Canadian citizen driving across the border from Washington State whether they came into contact with anyone with Ebola.

SoulCrusher 10-24-2014 07:05 PM
^ care to elaborate. Would you rather they do blood tests for everyone coming across the border?

Last I checked there is an International Airport 2 hrs south of the border.

Hehe 10-24-2014 08:27 PM
I think they ask as a precaution. Assuming one has met anyone that could be at high risk of Ebola, the border personnels could maybe put the person on a watch list of some sort, and if that person starts to have symptoms, the hospital can be prepared in advance to prevent any further spread.

JL23 10-24-2014 09:51 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by 4444 (Post 8546510)
sorry, i wasn't clear, you're right, pre-ship, but post tax. you are right that you do not get taxed on a service such as shipping, but all other direct costs, yes
Are you guys 100% sure you're not supposed to get charged for the shipping portion of it too? I paid nearly a $100 to ship a bedroom set to the border and I was charged taxes on the total dollar amount after shipping costs. So if that were true, I got screwed and will know for next time

JL

m3thods 10-24-2014 11:32 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by SoulCrusher (Post 8548258)
^ care to elaborate. Would you rather they do blood tests for everyone coming across the border?

Last I checked there is an International Airport 2 hrs south of the border.
I was speaking in more general terms with respect to the world reducing the spread of ebola, but if you must hear some less than invasive methods of checking compared to doing blood tests:

- Check passport stamps for countries that have known ebola cases
- Ask more specific questions like "did you travel to Dallas/NY"

And for the world in general:

-ban commercial travel to/from countries where the epidemic is rampant. This would exclude humanitarian efforts in the area, and at the same time you can take those same people back for a 2 week quarantine.

The point to my first comment is that asking if people came into contact with ebola is pointless, and I thought of it more as a tactic to throw people off to fish for other tells or information that may interest the border guards.


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Originally Posted by Hehe (Post 8548314)
I think they ask as a precaution. Assuming one has met anyone that could be at high risk of Ebola, the border personnels could maybe put the person on a watch list of some sort, and if that person starts to have symptoms, the hospital can be prepared in advance to prevent any further spread.
How would the watch be implemented? You can either detain people at the border or let them go. There's no way they can shadow you and wait for you to get symptoms even if they suspect you might be a risk.

Hehe 10-25-2014 12:51 AM
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Originally Posted by m3thods (Post 8548371)


How would the watch be implemented? You can either detain people at the border or let them go. There's no way they can shadow you and wait for you to get symptoms even if they suspect you might be a risk.
No need to detain anyone. If a dude met another person that could be at high risk, they tell the border guys, they add the dude on a list. If such name comes up at any hospital, red alert. (assuming the dude calls in before going to hospital/call an ambulance)

Again, it's being precautious.. not quarantine.

cdizzle_996 10-25-2014 06:52 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by JL23 (Post 8548345)
Are you guys 100% sure you're not supposed to get charged for the shipping portion of it too? I paid nearly a $100 to ship a bedroom set to the border and I was charged taxes on the total dollar amount after shipping costs. So if that were true, I got screwed and will know for next time

JL

CBSA has always asked me the returning amount minus shipping costs.

That's why when buying on eBay I try to find items with high shipping and low buy it now :)

MG1 10-25-2014 06:59 PM
At the Silver Thief enjoying my free prime rib buffet. Once a year. It's not my birthday, but members get one free buffet per calendar year. Gas here is pretty cheap. The one bad thing about Silver Reef is its not off the freeway or close to it. Neither is Northwoods, but at least Norhwoods is 10 minutes from Sumas and 5 from Aldergrove crossing. Im off to Norhwods after this where it's 100 for 100 today.

geeknerd 10-25-2014 07:55 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by m3thods (Post 8548371)
I was speaking in more general terms with respect to the world reducing the spread of ebola, but if you must hear some less than invasive methods of checking compared to doing blood tests:

- Check passport stamps for countries that have known ebola cases
- Ask more specific questions like "did you travel to Dallas/NY"

And for the world in general:

-ban commercial travel to/from countries where the epidemic is rampant. This would exclude humanitarian efforts in the area, and at the same time you can take those same people back for a 2 week quarantine.

The point to my first comment is that asking if people came into contact with ebola is pointless, and I thought of it more as a tactic to throw people off to fish for other tells or information that may interest the border guards.




How would the watch be implemented? You can either detain people at the border or let them go. There's no way they can shadow you and wait for you to get symptoms even if they suspect you might be a risk.
It's a simple question. They probably expect a NO but I'm sure they have some procedures ready if a person said yes. it also makes citizens feel like the border is being productive, canada is safe, etc. i would assume they have some power ex, 'we'll let you in on the condition you take a blood test..., or visit a hospital to get checkd out, etc'

MG1 10-26-2014 01:04 AM
Just got back from the US and sure enough, they asked me if I had been to Africa in the last 21 days.

LP700-4 10-26-2014 03:20 PM
Is it true that HK and American residents are exempt from being taxed going back into Canada?

Traum 10-26-2014 04:29 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by LP700-4 (Post 8548782)
Is it true that HK and American residents are exempt from being taxed going back into Canada?
:facepalm:

LP700-4 10-26-2014 04:55 PM
:lawl: that's what family friend is trying to tell us. Still no clue

cunninglinguist 10-26-2014 05:03 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by MG1 (Post 8548673)
Just got back from the US and sure enough, they asked me if I had been to Africa in the last 21 days.
I went to Point Roberts today and the guard didn't ask me. Probably more strict at the main terminals.

hchang 10-26-2014 05:54 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by LP700-4 (Post 8548782)
Is it true that HK and American residents are exempt from being taxed going back into Canada?
Yeah if you're a resident outside of Canada who's visiting Canada, and went down to states for gift shopping you're exempt from duty tax coming back into the country.

604dragon 10-28-2014 12:03 PM
So im gonna be heading to seattle in the next week. mainly gonna be around downtown so im wondering wheres a good store to buy supplements down there? I wanna grab whey protein, fish supps, vitamins and also what are the restrictions and limit on bringing back supplements across the border?
thanks

Hehe 10-28-2014 10:15 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by 604dragon (Post 8549504)
So im gonna be heading to seattle in the next week. mainly gonna be around downtown so im wondering wheres a good store to buy supplements down there? I wanna grab whey protein, fish supps, vitamins and also what are the restrictions and limit on bringing back supplements across the border?
thanks
I have always gotten better deals online than any B&M store. I'd recommend ordering online, have it shipped to borders and pick them up.

dotdot 10-30-2014 12:31 AM
Mostly just gas its cheaper

Akinari 10-30-2014 01:03 AM
Declared my $254 cat-back, got called in to pay taxes. My only credit card wasn't working for some reason and bank was empty, no cash on me either.

$34 tax, lady waved me through just told me to go, said she doesn't want to make a big hassle with Nexus cardholders.

So lucky :lawl:

cdizzle_996 10-30-2014 04:59 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Akinari (Post 8550225)
Declared my $254 cat-back, got called in to pay taxes. My only credit card wasn't working for some reason and bank was empty, no cash on me either.

$34 tax, lady waved me through just told me to go, said she doesn't want to make a big hassle with Nexus cardholders.

So lucky :lawl:

Time for a job :)

tiger_handheld 10-30-2014 07:20 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Akinari (Post 8550225)
Declared my $254 cat-back, got called in to pay taxes. My only credit card wasn't working for some reason and bank was empty, no cash on me either.

$34 tax, lady waved me through just told me to go, said she doesn't want to make a big hassle with Nexus cardholders.

So lucky :lawl:
$254 cat back
$0 in bank account

Priorities are in order!

Gh0stRider 11-02-2014 06:43 PM
got questioned about ebola on my back from blaine.

"have you been in contact with anyone that has ebola?"
"have you visited any other countries in the 3 weeks?"


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