U.S. to Photograph Canadian Travellers at Borders
A new rule introduced by the United States will make it mandatory for Canadians to participate in a facial biometrics program.
The program aims to collect images of non-U.S. citizens at entry and exit points at all airports, seaports, and land borders.
I felt ambushed... They didn't tell me anything, and I just feel violated.
Warren Shepell, a Canadian psychologist, had a similar experience when boarding a flight from Cleveland to Toronto, where two uniformed officers took his photo without explanation.
- The program will be implemented at all land borders, airports, and seaports.
- Canadians will be required to participate in the facial biometrics program.
Author's summary: The U.S. introduces a new rule to photograph Canadian travellers.