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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@B2H5CG63mos3MO
No, because often times identification systems are used to reinforce inequality and we already have ways of identifying ourselves
@B2GG52P3mos3MO
We already have a national identity system. Residents and Citizens of Canada have SIN numbers to identify themselves with the government.
@B47BQTW3wks3W
I think this question will hurt an average canadian more. I feel they will use it to take more rights away than protect us.
it depends some people come to places like Canada for refuge and some people come for bad intentions
@B34QTLR2mos2MO
No, because the identification system could be leaked into other countries, allowing Canada to become increasingly vulnerable to its opponents.
@B393GKS2mos2MO
i think we should have a single form if identification that begins at birth. then things like a drivers licence, health card etc can be added to this as needed. we have way too many ids now and its a waste of taxpayers money
@B32CB8K2mos2MO
Yes but not something that completely invades the privacy of others such as id chips in their bodies more like a fingerprint database or something.
@B2W38R62mos2MO
We should be able to create a system that protects against identity theft that doesn't allow access the government and ALL their employees our all our personal and private information.
@B2J775M3mos3MO
Yes, provided that it cannot be used as a social credit score that limits my rights and freedoms as a Canadian citizen
@B2HDJR33mos3MO
Yes, provide that it cannot be used as social credit score that limits my rights and freedoms as a Canadian citizen
@9W6Y4BF6mos6MO
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.
@9QQHX9L10mos10MO
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.
@9ZZ4NW64mos4MO
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.
@9ZSBTLP5mos5MO
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.
@9ZPKL9L5mos5MO
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.
@9WSS4QB6mos6MO
Yes, only if there is a supervised system to ensure the government does not infringe on individual freedoms. Watch the Watcher.
@9TTFZM4New Democratic7mos7MO
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.
@9SVW64D8mos8MO
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
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