Digital ID & Digital Currency
Who will benefit from Digital ID & Digital Currency?
Documentaries to Explore
PETITION e-6961 (Information and privacy)
We, the undersigned, citizens of Canada, call upon the House of Commons to:
1. Reject any current or future proposals for the creation or implementation of a national digital identification system in Canada;
2. Affirm Canadians’ rights to privacy, freedom, and security of personal information as protected under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms;
3. Protect future generations from invasive digital and biometric tracking systems that undermine individual liberty; and
4. Reaffirm Canada’s foundational values of democracy, dignity, and respect for the individual in all technology and data governance policies.
Petition closes: March 20, 2026
Petition supported by: MP Leslyn Lewis
Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms
Digital ID Reports Part 1 & 2
Digital ID programs equip governments to access your personal information. The government should not know about your interests, beliefs, behaviours, transactions, performance, personality, or preferences.
The government should not know more about you than your friends or family.
Digital ID, Surveillance, and the Value of Privacy – Part One
Digital ID, Surveillance, and the Value of Privacy – Part Two
Contact Government Officials
Phone your MP, set up a meeting, send an email, write a letter…
We the people must contact and educate elected officials. They are elected to represent us and speak out on our behalf.
Here are some questions and talking points…
- We do not trust having all of our private information in one place.
- Digital ID’s should not be mandatory, we should be able to opt out
- It is not fair to push this on small business…it is not fair to push this on seniors or individuals that choose to use limited technology in their life
- We should be able to decide what we want to share and with whom
- An ethical framework must be put into place to protect Canadians
- With a lack of transparency, the government can abuse their power
- We do not have sufficient safeguards in place to prevent government intrusion
- Given the amount of information that will be stored in these digital ID’s, there is concern that, if not properly regulated, government could flip a switch and lock you out of access to key services or use your information without your consent
- Can a digital ID be used to punish opposition to political opinions or government overreach? We witnessed this during the Freedom Convoy as Trudeau shut down bank accounts
- Once we move to digital ID, digital currency can be easily implemented. An expiry could be applied to your currency or limit what you can purchase?
- All our information in one place makes hacking and identity theft easier. Who ae we going to call to help us with this?
Ultimately, there is an absence of federal legislation and regulations.
Canada needs “A National Digital Charter that protects Canadians from digital ID abuse from both GOVERNMENT and CORPORATIONS.” Dr. Leslyn Lewis, MP
It is important to push back against this domination to prevent government from operating below the radar of Canadians and outside of parliament.
Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)
Why are banking systems working to abolish cash world wide?
What Does a Digital Future Look Like?
Learn What is Happening Around the World
Justice Centre (JCCF)
March 2025
New report explains how central bank digital currencies threaten freedom
Druthers News
April 2023
The World’s Largest CBDC Trial: A Preview of the Elite’s Cashless Vision for You
Global Government Forum
April 4, 2022
Eight countries set out principles for the future of digital ID
Help Create Awareness & Spread the Message
Shareable Resources
- Print double sided – available in colour or black & white
- Cut into 3 “bills” – three bills per sheet
- Give out “twenties” to people – no cash value of course 🙂
- It’s a real conversation starter & will direct people to learn more!
Printer Friendly Information Cards
There are many sensitive topics in the world that are not always easy to discuss with friends, family or the general public but…discussing the concerns about digital ID and digital currency are topics that most people are concerned about.
Have these cards on hand so you don’t miss an opportunity to let people know that they are not alone and there are many ways to get involved.