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Interesting idea and I'm 100% for Canadian tags/flags but I have a couple reservations.
First, I wonder about creating another GPS navigation system. Especially when it's built on a private commercial system. Second, unless I missed it, it appears to be closed source software that claims it doesn't spy on you unless you agree.
Going with a developed commercial system as the foundation has some advantages over OpenStreetMaps, mainly identified addresses, but at what point does TomTom stop access to the information?
The FAQ lists some information.
I know nothing of the TomTom developer system, but I'm assuming at some point there would be a cost involved and/or more requirements to access the data.
I'd love a add-on for CoMaps that showed Canadian ownership or a built in OSM field. In my non-expert opinion I think that may be a better alternative.
If I'm mistaken on something, let me know.
I haven’t found a good solution that’s not TomTom for iOS / navigation while driving. If you have a better option for open source I am all ears.