Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?

No

This depends on the ways that they would want to implement the identification. I don't think they should take away privacy and stalk people by using facial recognition. But, if it is a safe and sane way to prevent fraud, and other things of the like, I think it might be a good idea.

Only after ensuring this will not lead to wrongful convictions and place an independent monitor to ensure this.

It depends on how good the ID system is and if the government can make it efficient for people to use. Do they also have enough money for this? I think there needs to put more thought into it as it is a big thing and can effect the whole country extremely.

Maybe but it would take lots of resources and would need a lot of money and work to do before it's complete, and there could be mistakes, it could get broken which would need repair, and ect.

Yes a national security system should be implemented so long as it’s not singing like chipping everyone but the facial recognition is fine.

Doesn't this technically already exist with the Social Insurance Numbers, and Health numbers, + Passports and stuff?

as long as its only used on people who have had their identity grabbed and has strict limits to who and when its used

Leave it to the provinces, and allow each resident to choose the level of security of their ID. Give several options and decentralize, as this is safer.

Yes however I struggle to see how this could be done without there being invasion of privacy, and this issue should be further discussed before implementing anything.

I believe it could be good in high-security places however this can also lead to some serious problems if these data files are ever hacked.

I think we should on high profile people or people with many complaints but overall have privacy for other people

No because the odds of that information being given to other countries is pretty high. I’d say yes if I believed Canada could keep the information to itself

Yes, only if there is a supervised system to ensure the government does not infringe on individual freedoms. Watch the Watcher.

That already exists. It's called a social insurance number.

Yes and no. There should be privacy, but it could be good to have better surveilence in order to help prevent crimes.

The only thing that would validate this level of "police State" would be prioritized crime.

Using this to eliminate scammers across every market would be the correct way to use this.

Using this to identify and punish people for stealing bread from corporate grocery stores is the incorrect way to use this.

Surveillance must be strictly for benevolence.

No. People should instead be educated on how to protect their information themselves. as well as what to do if your information is taken.

No, but certain websites could add a government initiated prompt that asks for the last few digits of your SIN for identification when necessary

Yes but I’m some sense it feels like we would lose privacy and feels like a utopian controlling society which I don’t like the vibe of

Yes, But there should be still some anonymity as there should be some measures to protect people's identities

If convicted of fraud then this should lead to an automated increase in monitoring of those convicted

If someone is shown to have done a crime it should be heavily rechecked by HUMANS to make sure they have actually done it and are not falsely accused.

This is a slippery slope. If you want to live like China, do it you want a free system? Wish to use your freedom of speech do not do this.

given our current incidences of foreign interference, yes all MPs and MLAs should submit to an ID system that weeds out fraud and foreign interference

I believe there should be a identification structure in place for security and safety but have certain regulations in place in order to prevent spying and other un ethical actions.

I belive that the Government should not implemnet a national identification system because as hacker increasingly improve there is no safety on the internet. They would have access to all identification of citezens.

How would your opinion of a national ID system change if you knew it could help law enforcement catch criminals but also potentially monitor innocent people?

From your perspective, what are the benefits or dangers of a system that could potentially link your medical records, social media history, and job applications to one ID card?

How might a digital ID affect your sense of personal freedom or privacy in your daily life?

Does a national identification system give the government too much influence over its citizens, or is it simply an efficient tool for organizing society?

Would it bother you if every time you accessed a service, people could track your actions and movements through a single ID?

Do you trust the government to keep your personal information safe if it centralizes all citizen data into one system?

How would you feel about presenting one ID that connects all your personal information for any service you use?

How do you think the introduction of a mandatory ID system would impact those who are marginalized or living in vulnerable positions in society?

Can a system that tracks and stores your information ever truly be secure from misuse or hacking?