Canada

Canadian law bans possession and sale of drugs, including some that are legal in certain U.S. states.

Drug smuggling can bring large fines, a permanent ban from Canada, and jail.

Recreational cannabis is legal inside Canada, but carrying it across the border in either direction—in any amount or form, even with a medical document—is a serious criminal offence.

Arrest and prosecution; seizure and possible jail; a permanent ban is possible.

Confirm your medication is legal in Canada, carry it in original pharmacy-labeled packaging, and bring a copy of your prescription.

Improperly documented or prohibited medication may be refused or seized at the border.

Canada has strict gun laws; firearms and ammunition must be declared in writing at the border on a Non-Resident Firearm Declaration, and gun-related arrests at border crossings are common.

Undeclared firearms/weapons are seized permanently and not returned, and can lead to jail.

You must declare CAN$10,000 or more in cash or monetary instruments when entering or leaving Canada.

Undeclared currency at or above the threshold can be seized.

There are no legal restrictions on same-sex sexual relations or the organization of events in Canada.