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