Unelected federal regulators push national digital ID without parliamentary oversight

Federal regulators have announced plans for digital credentials for Canadians without parliamentary approval, despite widespread skepticism and past rejections from MPs over concerns about cost, security, potential abuse, and state-sanctioned surveillance.

In a concerning display of Liberal overreach, federal regulators have announced plans to establish digital credentials for Canadians without any parliamentary approval.

This alarming initiative comes despite repeated rejection from MPs, who have consistently raised concerns about the cost and security of an electronic national identity system, as detailed by Blacklock’s Reporter.

The article outlines a recent notice from Shared Services Canada describing efforts to create a digital ID system. Since many Canadians are skeptical of public institutions, the widespread acceptance of such a system is unlikely.

The proposal equates digital credentials with mandatory IDs like Social Insurance Numbers, suggesting a streamlining of interactions with public services. However, parliamentary committees have dismissed such proposals for years, citing the risks of abuse and financial implications.

Previous warnings about national IDs highlight chilling possibilities, such as police conducting identity checks—a troubling scenario that threatens personal freedoms and evokes a “papers please” mentality reminiscent of authoritarian regimes.

The recent past has shown how easily digital ID can lead to segregation and discrimination, notably through the weaponization of vaccine passports, which divided society based on uptake of a mass pharmaceutical experiment.

Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair’s assertion in 2020 that people will need a digital ID to prove their "disease status" underscores the urgent need for vigilance against potential abuses of digital identification.

While the government presents digital ID as a safeguard against identity theft, the risk of misuse and overreach is deeply concerning. With no established checks and balances, Canadians must critically assess whether this system is a convenience or a gateway to unwarranted (and unwanted) surveillance.

Currently, these digital credentials are “optional,” but with funding incentives like what was seen with the federal COVID-19 Proof of Vaccination Fund, optionality could be easily undermined at any moment. Initiatives like the Known Traveller Digital Identity project, which involves collaboration between the federal government, major airports, and the World Economic Forum, signal a troubling trend toward pervasive digital identification systems.

Ultimately, the push for digital ID raises significant questions about privacy, accountability, and the erosion of public trust. As citizens contend with the implications of such systems, it becomes imperative to safeguard fundamental rights and protect against the encroachment of state surveillance into daily lives.

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Tamara Ugolini

Senior Editor

Tamara Ugolini is an informed choice advocate turned journalist whose journey into motherhood sparked her passion for parental rights and the importance of true informed consent. She critically examines the shortcomings of "Big Policy" and its impact on individuals, while challenging mainstream narratives to empower others in their decision-making.

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  • Robin Naismith
    commented 2024-11-01 00:22:18 -0400
    I would certainly agree with that. No one out there should allow any of our leaders to screw the public over because the minute you do that,then you should be Fired and replaced with someone more responsible
  • Bruce Atchison
    commented 2024-10-31 14:16:43 -0400
    We must hound our Conservative politicians to keep right. After all, right makes right and left makes wrong.
  • Robin Naismith
    commented 2024-10-31 01:39:50 -0400
    Ya, none of us out there want this crap in our lives and I’m sure if enough of us stand up against these tyrannical scumbags and we make it Crystal clear to them that we don’t want there Garbage programs,then they may have to re-think there actions because I don’t think they want to go to war with regular citizens
  • Bruce Atchison
    commented 2024-10-29 19:50:48 -0400
    Given the current behaviour of the Trudeau dictatorship, who would want to trust Ottawa with such a pervasive identity system? Look at how the communists in China monitor their vast population and control them with their Social Credit system. Do we want that? And why are politicians surprised when we don’t trust them and their big institutions?