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

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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 @B2H27FGfrom Alberta  answered…3mos3MO

No, we already have health care ID, drivers license ID, shool # ID.Start identify those who are non citizens coming in.

 @B2GG52Pfrom Ontario  answered…3mos3MO

We already have a national identity system. Residents and Citizens of Canada have SIN numbers to identify themselves with the government.

 @B2ST4SYfrom Ontario  answered…3mos3MO

we already have a standardized ID in ontario it is our social inssurance number or the SIN card. this does not stope someone from stealing your identaty as all they would need is that number and they have all of your information from the time your born to when it was taken. I do not bielve this is a good idea as all it would do is give another way for identaties to be stolen

 @B2H5CG6from Ontario  answered…3mos3MO

No, because often times identification systems are used to reinforce inequality and we already have ways of identifying ourselves

 @9PDLKNJfrom Alberta  answered…10mos10MO

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

 @B4RTS5Hfrom British Columbia  answered…4 days4D

Only if it is fair to Canadian citizens and does not favourite immigrants that where face coverings that get different rules.

 @B4Q7WZJfrom British Columbia  answered…6 days6D

Yes, but specifically for on-line use, as there doesn't seem to be any other way to stop both domestic and foreign misinformation and disinformation

 @B3ZY8RTfrom Ontario  answered…1mo1MO

it depends some people come to places like Canada for refuge and some people come for bad intentions

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