Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP John Rafferty wants to know if the enforcement of border crossings in northwestern Ontario is stiffer than elsewhere in Canada.
Rafferty says recent media reports of an Illinois man denied entry at the Fort Frances border because of a criminal report dating back to his high school days, highlight the need for such a review.
"We do have a pending freedom of access to information request," says Rafferty. "What that request is asking for is comparing border crossings right across Canada and seeing how many tourists are coming, how many are turned back, and if the information is available, why they're turned back."
Rafferty says he understands the difficult role customs officers must perform, but is concerned with the number of complaints being received.
She adds the admissibility of travelers seeking entry is considered on a case-by-case basis, but each person must show to customs officer they meet the requirements for entry.
