so will police detain somone thats in canada, from america, with an american warrant

[thumbsup]

just wondering what the general public says from the area.

thats basically the situation. a friend could have a warrant if he leaves for ontario and we're wondering if the police from canada will detain him possibly if approached and detain him for a warrant from america.

 

[Ron in Regina]

Thumbsup, if you (or your friend) are in the USA, and have a
warrant for your (your friends) arrest, you might not even make
it into Canada. If you come, bring your Passport or you (and your
friend) might have issues getting back into the USA after June 1st,
2009.

 

[Ron in Regina]

Here's a list of the countries that the USA has extradition treaties with:

List of United States extradition treaties - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I have no idea what the warrant is for (& it's none of my business), but
here's a site for you to chew on:

Criminal Law > Extradition Law - Canada

 

[Scott Free]

I would add too that certain US authorities have been given jurisdiction in Canada. So for example the FBI can come into Canada as far north as Williams Lake (in BC). This means depending on what your friend is wanted for it may just be a fellow American that arrests him. Technically the US authorities are supposed to report their activities in Canada to the Canadian government but in practice they don't much unless they need help.

 

[Colpy]

I would add too that certain US authorities have been given jurisdiction in Canada. So for example the FBI can come into Canada as far north as Williams Lake (in BC). This means depending on what your friend is wanted for it may just be a fellow American that arrests him. Technically the US authorities are supposed to report their activities in Canada to the Canadian government but in practice they don't much unless they need help.

You have some evidence of this?

 

[Scott Free]

You have some evidence of this?

It was in the news here about a year ago or so.

Edit:

Here is some of it: The FBI in Canada

Anyway, it was later found that they (US authorities) can come into Canada much farther and the FBI only let our government know of their activities about 50% of the time. They actively carry on investigations within our boarders and without our knowledge.

 

[tipseynipsey]

It was in the news here about a year ago or so.

Edit:

Here is some of it: The FBI in Canada

Anyway, it was later found that they (US authorities) can come into Canada much farther and the FBI only let our government know of their activities about 50% of the time. They actively carry on investigations within our boarders and without our knowledge.

wow, that's insane. very interesting article though, i hadn't the slightest clue about that.

 

[wulfie68]

I'm not ready to jump all over this yet. A lot depends on what the FBI was doing in Canada. If they're just interviewing people/doing research/conducting activities that don't require warrants/court permission under our system, while think notification as a professional courtesy is nice, I generally view it the same as any other visitor: enjoy your stay and spend lots of money Investigators can find out a lot just by doing some legwork. If they conducted arrests, searches without warrants, wire tapes, etc. then there is a reason for concern.

 

[Scott Free]

Even framed your way it's still a gross violation of our sovereignty. It sounds like you're resigned to us being an American puppet state.

 

[wulfie68]

Not really. They're not violating our sovereignty in any way we can't do in return, with the same level of profile. I'd also be interested to know what the stats on Canadian law enforcement officials operating in the US without authorization are like...

 

[Scott Free]

Not really. They're not violating our sovereignty in any way we can't do in return, with the same level of profile. I'd also be interested to know what the stats on Canadian law enforcement officials operating in the US without authorization are like...

You're making a whole lot of assumptions. I suggest you read the article again.

 

[davegrover]

Absolutely! If your friend happens to make it across the border (which is highly unlikely). Any altercation with Canadian police would mean his name being run through the police CPIC, then and there the officer would become aware of the warrant. The only way he would get away from it is if for some reason they couldn't find him in the records.
Either way I wouldn't suggest it, Canadians don't take too kindly to criminals using our country as a safe haven as far as I know.

 

[Ron in Regina]

Before the "Buddy" gets to Canadian Customs coming north from
the USA....he gets to run the gauntlet of American Customs...