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Author: Alessia Simona Maratta
Publication Date: May 6, 2026 - 05:00
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AI ‘accent masking’ at overseas call centres sparks union backlash in Canada
May 6, 2026
The practice is drawing scrutiny in Canada after labour representatives said at least one major telecommunications company may be using the accent technology with overseas agents.
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Global Affairs Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada have not yet commented on the disembarkment or next steps for the Canadian travellers.
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