The polling effort comes amid ongoing developments in Canada’s digital identity landscape. The Digital ID & Authentication Council of Canada (DIACC) is advancing standards and frameworks for digital identity systems in the country. In February 2025, DIACC opened a public review of its Law Society Profile as part of the Pan-Canadian Trust Framework (PCTF), marking progress toward digital ID implementation.
The PCTF, first introduced in 2020, establishes standards for digital IDs across public and private sectors, including governance, privacy protections, and technical requirements. The framework supports trust and interoperability in digital identity systems throughout Canada.
The government’s recent polling measured public sentiment regarding “digital identity issued by the government.” While the survey suggests consideration of digital ID implementation, the government has not made official announcements about plans for a national digital ID system.
The Department of Immigration has not commented on the reported polling initiative. The survey appears to be part of early research and planning that could shape future policy decisions on digital identity implementation.
Private sector involvement in Canada’s digital identity ecosystem continues to expand. In August 2024, biometric technology provider FaceTec rejoined DIACC, adding expertise in 3D facial authentication and remote identity verification.
Sources: Todayville.com, Blacklock’s Reporter
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February 18, 2025 – by the ID Tech Editorial Team
