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Digital ID to cost Canadians nearly $7 billion says new report

Canada’s Department of Employment claims that the ‘scope’ of implementing such a program would be vast and that it would cost well over an original estimate of $1.8 billion.

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Anthony Murdoch

• Feb 11, 2026Feb 12, 2026

Manitoba launches ‘digital ID’ health cards despite privacy concerns

Manitoba launched its digital health card on January 12, allowing residents to store and access their health information on their mobile devices, despite warnings that it could lead to a digital ID system.

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Clare Marie Merkowsky

• Jan 15, 2026

Canadian government launches trial version of digital ID for certain licenses, permits

The Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) department has officially confirmed it is developing a digital ID for certain licenses and permits.

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Anthony Murdoch

• Dec 22, 2025

Canada releases new digital ID app for personal documents despite privacy concerns

The new GC Wallet is supposed to be a 'foundational component' of a controversial yet-to-come digital ID system.

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Anthony Murdoch

• Dec 15, 2025Dec 16, 2025

Conservative MP warns Liberals' national AI plan could increase gov't surveillance

Conservative MP Leslyn Lewis raised concerns about the Liberals’ major investment in AI, which could lead to digital ids and loss of freedoms.

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Clare Marie Merkowsky

• Dec 9, 2025Dec 10, 2025

Leslyn Lewis urges fellow MPs to oppose Liberal push for mandatory digital IDs

The Conservative Party MP told fellow members of Canada's House of Commons that digital IDs lead to increased surveillance by the state that must be kept in check.

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Anthony Murdoch

• Nov 20, 2025Nov 21, 2025

Florida legislature passes bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to sign the election integrity bill, which is similar to the federal SAVE America Act stalling in the US Senate.

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Emily Mangiaracina

• Mar 17, 2026Mar 18, 2026

Toronto airport requests approval of ‘digital IDs’ for domestic airport travel

Pearson International Airport recently asked that Canada’s Secure Air Travel Regulations be amended to allow 'digital ID to be recognized,' paving the way for biometrics to be used.

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Anthony Murdoch

• Oct 21, 2025

Canada considers creating national ID system using digital passports for domestic use

The Department of Immigration has had research done to investigate digital passports as an identity document, but MPs have soundly rejected the idea as dangerous and costly.

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Anthony Murdoch

• Dec 11, 2025Dec 12, 2025

Thousands protest UK government’s plans to introduce mandatory digital IDs

Protestors rallied in London last weekend in opposition to the Labour government’s ‘BritCard’ scheme, which would require the personal information of all UK workers and could be extended to children.

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Andreas Wailzer

• Oct 22, 2025

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Manitoba launches ‘digital ID’ health cards despite privacy concerns

Canada releases new digital ID app for personal documents despite privacy concerns

Conservative MP warns Liberals' national AI plan could increase gov't surveillance

Leslyn Lewis urges fellow MPs to oppose Liberal push for mandatory digital IDs

Florida legislature passes bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote

Toronto airport requests approval of ‘digital IDs’ for domestic airport travel

Canada considers creating national ID system using digital passports for domestic use

Thousands protest UK government’s plans to introduce mandatory digital IDs