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**Tom Servo** · April 26, 2013, 10:02 AM

While the Canadian Charter does recognize a "reasonable expectation of privacy," it does not carry the same weight as our 4th Amendment.

Furthermore, when we're talking about border security, most governments have a lowered expectation of privacy. Even in the US, government power to ensure security outweighs some 4th Amendment provisions.

See here for an analysis of your rights at the Canadian border.

April 26, 2013, 10:02 AM	#12
Tom Servo Staff Join Date: September 27, 2008 Location: Foothills of the Appalachians Posts: 13,059	While the Canadian Charter does recognize a "reasonable expectation of privacy," it does not carry the same weight as our 4th Amendment. Furthermore, when we're talking about border security, most governments have a lowered expectation of privacy. Even in the US, government power to ensure security outweighs some 4th Amendment provisions. See here for an analysis of your rights at the Canadian border. __________________ Sometimes it’s nice not to destroy the world for a change. --Randall Munroe Last edited by Tom Servo; April 26, 2013 at 10:35 AM.