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.
Response rates from 9.6k Canada voters.
60% Yes |
40% No |
60% Yes |
40% No |
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Unique answers from Canada voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9TZKMBH5 days5D
Yes and no. There should be privacy, but it could be good to have better surveilence in order to help prevent crimes.
@9TTFZM41wk1W
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.
@9PDLKNJ3mos3MO
That already exists. It's called a social insurance number.
@9T8FDXG3wks3W
No. People should instead be educated on how to protect their information themselves. as well as what to do if your information is taken.
@9SVZPQP4wks4W
No, but certain websites could add a government initiated prompt that asks for the last few digits of your SIN for identification when necessary
@9SVW64D4wks4W
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
@9STLJ7B4wks4W
Yes, But there should be still some anonymity as there should be some measures to protect people's identities
@9SHGX5Q1mo1MO
If convicted of fraud then this should lead to an automated increase in monitoring of those convicted
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