Government records newly obtained through access-to-information requests reveal a deep unease within Transport Canada when Global News journalist David Akin began inquiring into the World Economic Forum-backed Known Traveller Digital Identity (KTDI) initiative. Internal communications show officials labeling Akin’s biometrics-related questions “problematic,” indicating a scramble behind the scenes to control the narrative around the controversial digital ID pilot.
The program, touted as a touchless solution for future air travel, was designed to create a comprehensive digital profile of travelers, Rebel reports. Promoted under the guise of convenience and security, the project raises serious privacy concerns, particularly…
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