Calgary Surveillance State: “Action Stations, Action Stations!”

Yesterday, I discussed the City of Calgary’s proposal to introduce wireless surveillance cameras in select public spaces for police and bylaw officers. Turns out, City Council was talking about it at the same time:
The city will move forward with the installation of up to 24 surveillance cameras downtown, after council approved their use Monday.
The $500,000-pilot [...]

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