Canada’s surveillance technology, as reported

Press coverage naming a Canadian province or territory, a police force, or a national operator, each story tagged with the technology it covers. 46 stories

Story Location
Jul 31 Drone as first responder technology gains ground in Canada
thesafetymag.com
Jul 28 Gravenhurst Lists Locations of Municipal Surveillance Cameras Across Town
South Muskoka Doppler
Jul 27 Central Alberta communities see decline in crime severity
centralalbertaonline.com
Jul 21 Grande Prairie Police Service preparing for October transition from RCMP
CJDC-TV
Jul 20 How Vancouver policed the World Cup, by the numbers
CFJC Today Kamloopsalso carried by 2 other outlets
More coverage: Vancouver Is Awesome
Jul 20 Vancouver police tell how World Cup battle for the air brought down dozens of drones
CKPG Todayalso carried by 8 other outlets
More coverage: Castanet
Jul 14 Red Deer RCMP to send drones to calls before officers arrive
Penticton Heraldalso carried by 1 other outlet
More coverage: CTV News
Jul 13 Red Deer RCMP Drone as a First Responder Program already assisting on calls
rdnewsnow.com
Jul 13 More CCTV cameras installed in Cambridge, North Dumfries
CityNews Kitchener
Jul 13 Stoney Nakoda RCMP conduct drone trials to enhance safety of Albertans
todayville.com
Jul 11 Flock Safety cameras haven’t arrived on Vancouver Island despite claims
CHEK News
Jul 7 Funding restricts expansion of CCTV video surveillance in Burnaby schools
Freshet News
Jul 3 News of the day: Bluesfest shuffles lineup to put Angine de Poitrine on main stage; Submarine decision expected soon; Ottawa police moving forward with first phase of AI facial recognition
Ottawa Citizen
Jul 3 Ottawa police take first steps towards using Idemia facial recognition
Biometric Update
New contract
Jul 1 Police on Manitoulin Island show off high-tech cruiser features
CTV News
Jun 27 At least 20 drones intercepted since FIFA World Cup 2026 came to Toronto: police
CBC
Jun 24 A dozen drones grounded on a FIFA World Cup match day in Vancouver, but no fines
Bob Mackin | Substack
Jun 23 Police expanding use of closed-circuit cameras in City of Waterloo
CTV News
More coverage: CambridgeToday.ca
Jun 17, 2026 How advanced drones, surveillance towers are helping to tackle remote Alberta crime
CBC
Jun 15, 2026 Police air support unit too costly for Prince Albert
CBC
Jun 13, 2026 Vancouver police have been preparing for the World Cup for years. Now, they put their training to the test
CBC
Jun 12, 2026 Toronto Police Tracked Down CBC’s Rogue Test Drone Beside Hotel X Within Minutes
DroneXL
Jun 11, 2026 Vancouver Police Launch Canada’s First Dock DFR
DroneXL
Jun 10, 2026 World Cup stadiums have zero tolerance for drones
Sportsnet.ca
More coverage: The Globe and Mail
Jun 10, 2026 Toronto police set up ‘no-drone zones’ in FIFA World Cup security crackdown
Toronto Star
Jun 4, 2026 City of Brampton Completes Installation of Community Safety Technology at 50 Intersections
councillorsantos.ca
New contract
Jun 3, 2026 Canada's AI Immigration Overhaul: 2026 Digital Border Revolution
Nomad Lawyer
More coverage: Travel And Tour World
Jun 2, 2026 CCLA and Citizen Lab researchers release detailed analysis of Bill C-22’s many flaws
Canadian Civil Liberties Association
Jun 1, 2026 New cameras aid police in 200+ investigations in 1st year: Brampton mayor
Global News
More coverage: CBC
New contract
May 29, 2026 More details coming on new tech used to fight crime in Brampton, city says
INsauga
May 20, 2026 Garbage bin drops, drone surveillance and cellphone taps: inside Winnipeg’s drug battle
Winnipeg Free Press ($)
May 11, 2026 RCMP say drone use in Oromocto probe isn't widespread surveillance
CBC
May 8, 2026 City of Red Deer considering future with RCMP.. Police Review on Tuesday
todayville.com
May 6, 2026 Privacy watchdogs urge FIFA World Cup host cities to respect citizens’ rights
theBreaker
New contract
May 6, 2026 3 cities signed on to police-led CCTV cameras
CityNews Kitchener
May 6, 2026 GPPS identifies three encampments in the city using drones
My Grande Prairie Now
May 5, 2026 Toronto officials reveal new $12.5M command centre to be used to police World Cup games
CBC
Apr 30, 2026 How CCTV cameras will aid police investigations in Waterloo region
CBC
More coverage: CBC
Apr 28, 2026 North Dumfries township agrees to CCTV partnership with police
CTV News
More coverage: CityNews Kitchener
New contract
Apr 27, 2026 North Dumfries council approves CCTV camera plan to address rising crime
CTV News
More coverage: CBC
Apr 23, 2026 Gunshot detectors with security cameras could help catch criminals in Mississauga and Brampton
INsauga
Apr 23, 2026 North America’s first mobile anti-extortion tech trailer to debut in Mississauga, Brampton: Peel police
Brampton Guardian
Apr 23, 2026 Peel Regional Police Hosts Information Sessions on New Community Safety Response Platform
Peel Regional Police
Apr 22, 2026 Gan police join provincial bail compliance monitoring system
Brockville Recorder & Times
Apr 21, 2026 In the news today: Canadian killed in Mexico, High grocery prices, Drone deliveries
Winnipeg Free Press ($)
Apr 13, 2026 Edmonton police emails, documents provide new information on Canada-first AI facial recognition bodycam pilot
Radio-Canada

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