And they have to send a clandestine spy to learn about our telecommunications technology? Hell, we'd probably sell it to them if they named a decent price.

>"Canada is an attractive target because of its advanced industries, including aviation and telecommunications, and its proximity to the United States, he said."
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>>It cracks me up. This is Canada! What in the name of ... could he possibly be spying on? His superiors in Russia must be absolutely bored to tears over his reports.
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>>>Canada has arrested a Russian spy on a security certificate. A security certificate allows of foreign national to be held without criminal charge for several years or deported. Certificates were implemented after 9/11.
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>>>http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2006/11/16/espionage-mtl.html