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TechAI-powered surveillance cameras are spreading in Canada

Automatic licence plate recognition cameras are drawing scrutiny across North America, where residents are questioning their use by municipalities and law enforcement. Critics have called them a tool for “mass surveillance.” Flock Safety is central to the debate, and although its technology is not yet used in Canada, the attention is prompting questions about Canadian ALPR makers.

CCBC News 2026-09-05 14:00