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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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 @9ZZ4NW6from Ontario  answered…1mo1MO

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.

 @9ZSBTLPfrom Ontario  answered…1mo1MO

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.

 @9ZQ63PSfrom Alberta  answered…2mos2MO

Yes a national security system should be implemented so long as it’s not singing like chipping everyone but the facial recognition is fine.

 @9ZPKL9Lfrom Ontario  answered…2mos2MO

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.

 @9ZBHJJNfrom British Columbia  answered…2mos2MO

Doesn't this technically already exist with the Social Insurance Numbers, and Health numbers, + Passports and stuff?

 @9YKXF76from New Brunswick  answered…2mos2MO

as long as its only used on people who have had their identity grabbed and has strict limits to who and when its used

 @9W9YG5Kfrom Nova Scotia  answered…3mos3MO

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.

 @9W9M54Xfrom British Columbia  answered…3mos3MO

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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