Canada to South America with connections in US with multiple airlines, where will I do security/baggage check?

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That is correct. When going to Ecuador, the luggage will be checked through and you will not have to leave the secure area. I have done similar Canada to Ecuador trips dozens of times.

When coming back, if you have the same itinerary, you will need to collect your luggage in Miami, which means exit the secure area and re-enter. You will also have to do immigration in Miami as the US entry point. Even with the faster lanes with electronic machines to do immigration for US and Canadian passport holders, this can take a while.

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Edmonton is a US Preclearance port, so southbound you'll pass through US immigration and customs at the airport there before you get on the WestJet flight.

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