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A Waymo autonomous vehicle is shown in San Francisco, Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

The autonomous taxi operator Waymo appears to be taking steps to break into the Canadian market, eyeing Toronto as a new testing ground for its self-driving fleet. But it may face technological, political and environmental roadblocks — including the harsh reality of Canadian winters — as it seeks to expand north.