Once known as the longest undefended border in the world, the frontier between Canada and U.S. has undergone a transformation in the years since 9/11.
Because of increased wait times, enhanced security measures and suspicion, life is now more difficult for Canadians who split their time on both sides of the border.
Brynne Morrice is one of those people.
Brynne Morrice is a Canadian actor who knows the border well
Morrice is a professional actor from British Columbia who now makes his home in New York City. He recently graduated from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and since he began school he figures he has made about six trips per year back and forth from Canada.
In his 25 or so jaunts across the border he has experienced tightening border scrutiny and headaches surrounding immigration documents.
The Q and A was edited for brevity and clarity
ED: First of all, what is it like living in New York now that you’re finished school? Did you have any desire to move home?
BM: Well, since making my home in New York after graduation, each trip I make back and forth always makes me feel sad to leave home. It feels kind of like leaving the “farm” behind and heading out into the world. In many ways, Canada feels like one great big “small” town. The reality though is that there is much more opportunity for professional actors in the U.S.
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