"We can't be a Blockbuster government when serving a Netflix citizenry," said Treasury Board president Scott Brison, who was on hand for the announcement.

The kiosks ask travellers to scan their passports, and then take pictures of the travellers' faces. The machines use facial recognition technology to compare the photos. A human border officer is responsible for doing a final check of the machines' work.

The CBSA also says travellers can use a smartphone app called eDeclaration along with the white kiosks to get the fastest service.