Shelly Palmer

Canadian airport to bug travelers’ conversations

Airport

Some friends of mine recently bumped into a member of the Canadian Secret Service. He said he spent most of his time gardening because Canada doesn’t really have enemies. Perhaps the northern sister of the U.S. has decided to give its security forces a little more to do, as Ottawa airport will now be graced with bugging microphones. No, these aren’t necessarily being strategically placed where suspicious people might gather — wherever that might be. And yes, they will be capable of recording conversations between any travelers (or airport employees) who happen to fall within their range. Read the full story at CNET.