Canadian cities weigh rules for smart glasses in pools and change rooms

Some Canadian municipalities are being asked whether smart glasses should be banned in public pools and change rooms, as privacy advocates warn the devices could be used for covert recording. CBC News contacted 12 cities, and most said current rules already cover recording devices, including smartphones and wearable cameras. Montreal, Ottawa, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Quebec City, Halifax and others said their existing policies prohibit filming or photography in sensitive areas such as change rooms and washrooms. The discussion follows similar restrictions in parts of Australia and a recent Toronto venue ban. In Vancouver, municipal candidate Caitlin Stockwell is pushing for a clearer prohibition in parks and recreation facilities, saying visible signage and a specific rule would make enforcement easier. Privacy and childprotection advocates say the devices can be harder to spot than phones, while some cities say they have not seen problems and are reviewing policies as needed.