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[SPEAKER_00]: The Canadian government has issued a stark travel advisory that is sending ripples of concern among its citizens.
[SPEAKER_00]: Their new warning highlights the extensive authority granted to U.S.
[SPEAKER_00]: border officials who are in power to search electronic devices, phones, laptops and tablets, without the necessity of justification.
[SPEAKER_00]: Another new travel warning issued by the Canadian government encouraged its citizens to take proper precautions when venturing to America's most popular cities.
[SPEAKER_00]: According to the government of Canada's webpage, the nation has specifically warned Canadian tourists against traveling to Los Angeles due to the continued clashes between anti-Trump protesters in both local and federal law enforcement officials inside the city.
[SPEAKER_00]: Since June six, twenty twenty five, large demonstrations have been taking place in Los Angeles.
[SPEAKER_00]: Demonstrations are also occurring in other major cities, the Canadian government set.
[SPEAKER_00]: Additional security forces have been deployed in a curfew is an effect for most of downtown Los Angeles from APM to six A.M.
[SPEAKER_00]: Additional curfew orders may be imposed on short notice.
[SPEAKER_00]: If you are in an affected area, monitor local media for the latest information, stay away from demonstrations and follow the instructions of local authorities, including curfew orders.
[SPEAKER_00]: In the past, the U.S.
[SPEAKER_00]: and Canadian governments have maintained a fairly standard travel advisory for their respective nations, encouraging their citizens to take normal precautions when venturing beyond their neighbor's borders.
[SPEAKER_00]: While this new morning has officially impacted Canada's travel advisory level for the U.S., it highlights the current unrest affecting Los Angeles, which has seen significant government protests for ten consecutive days.
[SPEAKER_00]: In addition to its current warning for traveling to Los Angeles, the Canadian government also highlights other key issues that travelers should consider before visiting the US, including both petty and violent crime, credit card and ATM fraud and gun violence.
[SPEAKER_00]: The revised travel advisory, which is commonly displayed on government websites, emphasizes the need for Canadians to expect scrutiny when passing through US customs and border protection.
[SPEAKER_00]: It cautioned that disobeying requests for device searches could result in serious repercussions, including device seizure, travel delays, or even denial of entry for non-US citizens.
[SPEAKER_00]: The advisory underscores the gravity of this warning, travelers who choose to resist password demands for unlocking devices to find their electronics, possibly confiscated and face significant delays at the warning.
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