A national identification system is a standardized ID system that provides a unique identification number or card to all citizens, which can be used to verify identity and access various services. Proponents argue that it enhances security, streamlines identification processes, and helps prevent identity fraud. Opponents argue that it raises privacy concerns, could lead to increased government surveillance, and may infringe on individual freedoms.
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@B2H27FG3mos3MO
No, we already have health care ID, drivers license ID, shool # ID.Start identify those who are non citizens coming in.
@9PDLKNJ10mos10MO
That already exists. It's called a social insurance number.
@B4B97NK3wks3W
If done properly and correctly yes but it could lead to government overreach with surveillance as well
@B2BMK7B3mos3MO
Yes, provided it is properly managed, there is strong accountability measures, & there are no loopholes.
@B36R5TY2mos2MO
Yes, but this system should only be exercised to a certain extent to maintain a sense of privacy within every citizen. Security is crucial in society as well as fraud prevention, but so is the privacy of every citizen
@B2C6DMVConservative3mos3MO
There should be tracking systems for fraud accounts but they should not infringe on any personal info not required
@9RZPX678mos8MO
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
@9ZQ63PS5mos5MO
Yes a national security system should be implemented so long as it’s not singing like chipping everyone but the facial recognition is fine.
@9WTF59R6mos6MO
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
@9TZKMBH7mos7MO
Yes and no. There should be privacy, but it could be good to have better surveilence in order to help prevent crimes.
@9T8FDXG7mos7MO
No. People should instead be educated on how to protect their information themselves. as well as what to do if your information is taken.
@9SVZPQP8mos8MO
No, but certain websites could add a government initiated prompt that asks for the last few digits of your SIN for identification when necessary
@9STLJ7BNew Democratic8mos8MO
Yes, But there should be still some anonymity as there should be some measures to protect people's identities
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