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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Response rates from 20.5k Canada voters.
62% Yes |
38% No |
62% Yes |
38% No |
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Unique answers from Canada voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
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Doesn't this technically already exist with the Social Insurance Numbers, and Health numbers, + Passports and stuff?
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as long as its only used on people who have had their identity grabbed and has strict limits to who and when its used
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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.
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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.
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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.
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I think we should on high profile people or people with many complaints but overall have privacy for other people
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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
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Yes, only if there is a supervised system to ensure the government does not infringe on individual freedoms. Watch the Watcher.
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