Alberta has become the first Canadian province to implement citizenship markers on driver’s licenses and ID cards, launching a groundbreaking initiative to streamline identity verification. Set to begin in fall 2026, this innovation will provide residents with a single, secure document that confirms both identity and citizenship status, eliminating the need to carry multiple forms of identification. The integration, which comes at no additional cost to citizens, will strengthen electoral integrity while simplifying access to government services and programs. This modernization aligns with international standards and complements plans to incorporate health card numbers by late 2026.
Alberta digital ID integration: Citizenship status now on driver’s licenses
