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Canada introduced AI-powered screening at land borders to improve traveller assessment.
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The system uses a “Travel Compliance Indicator” (TCI) to assign a risk score to each traveller.
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It analyzes passport history, travel patterns, vehicle data, and previous inspections.
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A higher score could lead to more detailed questioning or inspections.
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Border officers still make final decisions, with AI acting only as a supporting tool.
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The government allocated $15 million to develop and expand this AI program.
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The rollout currently targets land border crossings with plans for future expansion.
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Canada may extend AI border screening to airports and marine entry points later.
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The goal is to make crossings faster for low-risk travellers and detect irregularities sooner.
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Privacy advocates have raised concerns about profiling, data use, and algorithmic bias.
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