Do you have link for this info? That would be nightmare scenario as I have visited 35+ countries :-( . On positive side, none in the conflict zones!
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I've read that somewhere too. Think it might something Legalfalcon wrote? My BF's European, so he's visited loads of countries too. Most without stamps... I'm convinced it matter more what kind of countries you've visited, and not how many. Even if they ask each country for security clearence, non-conflict countries with good information sharing with Canada shouldn't take too long, even if there are 30+.