“ ‘Course we don’t want to spy on people,” said a CBSA representative who politely declined to give The Gabbler his name.  “Everyone should be entitled to their privacy, eh? Plus, hearing ah-boot real private stuff always makes me blush.”

As a result of this hesitancy and concern, the CBSA simultaneously announced plans for installing signs to warn and inform travelers and workers about the presence of spy equipment.  According to CBSA, sign prototypes include such slogans as “Terrorism Plots Should Cease Beyond This Point,” “Shh! (We’re Sorry, But the Americans are Making Us Spy on You” and “It’s Officially Time to Use Your Code Words for Drugs.”

In an effort to further explain the reasons behind the spying, outline exactly how the equipment works and provide as much information about its security as humanly possible, the CBSA also has plans to set up an online privacy notice and help line through its website.

“Just be careful, eh?” explained the anonymous, yet extremely friendly and pleasant CBSA source. “The last thing we want is to get anyone in trouble.”