Can U.S. border guards search your phone? Your rights explained – National [Video]

Canadians have little recourse in the event U.S. border agents seize electronic devices for searches when seeking to enter the country, immigration lawyers say.

That doesn’t mean there’s nothing you can do to prepare, though.

The federal government said in an updated travel advisory Friday that Canadians should “expect scrutiny” when crossing ports of entry, including additional questioning and the potential search of their electronic devices.

The updated advisory warns Canadians denied entry to the U.S. may face detention while they wait to be deported.

Lawyers say the update reflects the more strict approach U.S. authorities are taking to immigration law under the Trump administration, rather than any changes to the law itself.

Most importantly, they say Canadians should expect longer wait times, questioning and a higher chance of denial of entry — but that there are ways to protect yourself.

“The government is definitely looking closer,” said Rosanna Berardi, managing partner of …