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Provincial Aerospace Ltd. (PAL Aerospace) of St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, acquired CarteNav Solutions Inc., a Nova Scotia-based software developer that provides situational awareness and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance solutions for maritime, land and air environments.

Numerous media outlets have reported that the Canada Border Services Agency plans to test facial recognition technology, comparing images of people arriving into the country with images of suspects on watchlists, though, according to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), the agency has yet to conduct any trials involving actual travelers.

The International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety’s (IAHSS’s) Ontario Chapter held its 12th annual golf tournament at the Summit Golf & Country Club in Richmond Hill, Ontario.

Security company G4S acquired Canadian video and security systems company, i-Vision Systems Inc.

Professional Security Canada launched the inaugural report, Canada’s Top Security Companies — a ranking by revenue of the largest security systems integration and monitoring companies across the country.

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is calling for the implementation of voice and video recorders on locomotives across the country. The call comes after the release of the TSB’s report on its safety study, “Expanding the use of locomotive voice and video recorders in Canada.”

Vector Security, a provider of intelligent security solutions to both residential and business customers and ranked No. 5 on the SDM 100, has entered into a $300 million credit agreement.

Nortek Security & Control, a provider in the security, smart home and wellness technology markets, will be expanding its manufacturing capacity by 25 percent.

DEFENDERS, a nationwide provider of residential security services, announced a $1 million donation to Athletes in Action (AIA) in support of the Wooden Family Fieldhouse in Xenia, Ohio.