Electronic Bracelet: Global Positioning System

Global Positioning System: Ottawa served notice this week that it plans to sign a contract with the U.K. firm Buddi Ltd., used by police forces there to track criminals through electronic bracelet devices that the British media have dubbed Chav Nav tags. The technology provides real-time tracking using the same space-based Global Positioning System that drivers rely upon for in-car navigation. More Related to this Story, according to Globe and Mail. Globe editorial Expanding Canadas Most Wanted program a bad idea The Canadian government is looking at whether to expand the use of satellite technology to monitor asylum seekers or potential immigrants who would otherwise be detained, and is upgrading the equipment that would allow it to do so. Border agency charges seven in alleged marriage of convenience scheme in Toronto (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.