I was surprised to hear of the added security measures on the Canadian side when the bomber attempt originated in Europe. I asked my husband, who works for DHS, why Canada would suddenly impose such rash restrictions. He has no knowledge of the details since he was on leave while all this happened, but his opinion is the fact the bomber was heading to Detroit, close proximity to Canada, that the authorities may suspect he had help or an accomplice in Canada or was planning to head there. For something to be SO quick and far sweeping made him think the authorities or intelligence had some info that has not been released. They don't do this just for the helluvit. There has to be a reason.

Once he explained it, it made much more sense. Although, I have seen on Canadian TV that the rules are arbitrarily and inconsistently applied.

I just hope it all clears up by the time we go to Canada in Feb.