Comment: Unbelievable!! I just called my son who lives in a different city in my province and an AI generated message answered, “Hi. If you record your name and your reason for calling, I will see if this person is available.” I immediately answered, “This is a private call and it is none of your business what my name is and what my reason for calling is. Just connect me with that number!” Can you imagine?! Whoever is doing this is seriously violating my privacy. Where is the Privacy Commissioner of Canada? Did Canada become the Soviet Union?
Also, most of these “measures” will require us to have and use cellphones or other electronic devices. But, there is no obligation for anyone to own a cellphone, is there? Some people cannot afford one. Others don’t want to keep cellphones anywhere near their bodies. Some don’t want to download and install on their private phones any apps that they are not sure of. If the government wants us to use cellphones, they should buy one for every citizen and pay for its costs, plans, repairs and maintenance. Refusing to use our cellphones is the best way to oppose digital transactions and digital IDs.
And then, there is a cultural issue here. It was once considered rude to push unwanted noses into the lives of other people like that. Now, think of the officials, scientists, and corporate types that support such intrusion and try to implement it. Did their mothers teach them good manners? I doubt it.
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