i mean, functionally, yes, it's bonkers. from a legal standpoint, there is a reason for it. canada sets their requirements for lawful entry, and the usa sets theirs. the usa's are more stringent, hence why they require an edl or passport when canada doesn't.
"Napoleon attacked by rabbits" so I had to go google search it. "The story of Napoleon being "defeated" by rabbits during a hunt in 1807 is a humorous anecdote, but it's not a confirmed historical fact, though it is mentioned in General Thiébault's memoirs. "