bugging politicans

Who would have thunk the "Greatest Canadian", the meek-mannered minister from Saskatchewan, would be followed for decades. Seems like the police didn't trust Tommy Douglas when he was in office ... in fact, CBC news reports indicated Douglas had no clue under surveillance. Police suspected Douglas of being involved with Communist parties, but none of these beliefs could be verified.

It baffles me how suspicious people can get based on a few actions. Could you imagine all your conversations and interactions being followed without your knowledge? Wouldn't you just be mortified to find that out? Wonder what Shirley, Douglas' daughter, thinks about this latest report.

It seems most of this material is still sealed ... which the Library and Archives has some of this material. Hopefully the sensitive parts will be blacked out and the rest of the historically relevant materials will be preserved in a tactful manner.