We’re used to Canadians having problems crossing the border, but the other way around usually isn’t so bad.

Marc S. Dreier, a prominent New York lawyer, was arrested in Toronto just before noon on Tues.,  the New York Times reports.

The charges are impersonation with intent, and he allegedly conducted business as the lawyer for the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, Michael Padfield.

Mr. Dreier’s lawyer, Edward L. Greenspan, said Mr. Dreier hired him this week. Mr. Dreier was released after handing over a check for 100,000 Canadian dollars, and was directed to return to New York by Sunday. Under the bail conditions he may only be in Toronto for court appearances to attend hearings with his lawyers. Under the conditions, he may travel but must provide an itinerary to the police if he wishes to leave the continental United States.

No word yet on the details of his suspicous activity.