Tim Ralfe
1938–2000Tim Ralfe exploited a parliamentary audio flaw to record and play a NDP caucus meeting to leader David Lewis.
Particulars
Tim Ralfe was a reporter for CTV. In 1973 he exploited a flaw in the House of Commons audio system used for simultaneous translation, used it to record a New Democratic Party caucus meeting at Parliament Hill, and then played the audio tape to party leader David Lewis.
The report earned CTV a Michener Award the following year, and Canadian law was later changed to further restrict such recordings.
Compiled from Wikipedia. Automated record.