Canada Removes Restrictions for Carry On Baggage and Introduces Behaviour Observation Program

April 12th, 2010  |  Comments

Here is some happy news for anyone planning to travel to the United States. Last week, Canada’s Transport Minister John Baird announced that, effective April 8, 2010, airline passengers traveling to the United States from Canada will be permitted to bring two carry-on bags and one personal item along for their travels.

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Invasion of the Body Scanners

March 16th, 2010  |  Comments

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Airport body scanners have gained a lot of attention since their increasing use in North America and Europe in the wake of the failed attack by the “Underwear Bomber”.  Questions have been raised about whether the scanners invade an individual’s right to privacy and/or religious freedom, and if so, whether that invasion is justified.

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