I have to admit, it's clever. "We want to search so-and-so's computer, but there is no legal justification for it, no probable cause, and we could never in a million years get a judge to sign off on it. So we'll just flag him in the border crossing computer and hope he leaves the country. When he comes back, we can search him without a warrant!"
I have looked into what it would take to move to Canada. The partner I live with would have no problem; she has a master's degree in engineering, which qualifies her for fast-track status. She could have a Canadian residency visa in three days. I, alas, lack any of the qualifications.
