Quebec Passes Landmark Digital ID Law Emphasizing Privacy and User Control
Quebec has adopted Bill 82, “An Act respecting the national digital identity,” marking a historic step in Canada’s digital identity journey. The legislation,…
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Canada’s Privacy Commissioner Issues Comprehensive Guidance on Biometric Data Under PIPEDA
On August 11, 2025, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) released new guidance on the collection, use, and disclosure of biometric…
MyCreds Launches Mobile Digital Credential Platform to Support Skilled Trades Mobility Across Canada
Canada’s digital credentialing platform MyCreds | MesCertif has launched a mobile solution aimed at helping skilled trades professionals verify their…
Canadian Government Polls Citizens on Digital ID: Report
The Canadian government has quietly been polling Canadians to gauge public acceptance of a potential digital ID system, according to a recent report. The…
Survey: Canadians Split on Biometric Payments as Digital Transaction Methods Evolve
A new survey reveals Canadians are nearly evenly split on their acceptance of biometric payment methods, with 46 percent supporting and 45 percent opposing…
Air Canada Launches Facial Recognition Boarding for Domestic Flights
Air Canada has unveiled a major advancement in its digital services by expanding its digital identification program to incorporate facial recognition boarding…
Collabria Financial Partners with Trulioo on Digital Identity Verification for Credit Unions
Collabria Financial Services, a major Canadian credit card issuer serving credit unions, has implemented digital identity verification technology through a new…
FaceTec Rejoins DIACC, Bringing Expertise in 3D Biometric Security
The Digital ID & Authentication Council of Canada (DIACC) has announced that FaceTec, Inc. has officially rejoined as a member, bringing their experience in…
Ontario Police Agencies Defend IDEMIA Tech in Light of 2019 Wrongful Arrest
IDEMIA technology was used in an investigation that led to the wrongful arrest of a New Jersey man in 2019, according to a new report. Nijeer Parks was…
Regina Police Use Biometric Monitoring to Enhance Detainee Safety
The Regina Police Service (RPS) has become the first law enforcement department in Saskatchewan — and one of the first in Canada — to implement a biometric…