
Newfoundland & Labrador
Status: Available
Short Description: MyGovNL serves as the province’s digital front door, supported by a five-year, $50 million investment to modernize IT assets. With over 400,000 registered users, it supports services like MyHealthNL, the Early Learning Gateway, the Medical Care Plan (MCP), and motor registration. The next version of MyGovNL will advance the platform even further – introducing functionality that allows users to interact not just as individuals, but as business entities. This expansion will start in 2026 and will unlock a new suite of online services, specifically tailored to the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, organizations, and industry stakeholders.
Program Details:
Q: Is there a centralized citizen digital trust scheme available in the province and/or territory?
- Answer: Yes – currently available
- Program: MyGovNL
- Access Link: https://www.my.gov.nl.ca/en/login
Q: Does the digital trust scheme offer a credential?
- Answer: Yes
Q: How is the credential issued to citizens?
- Answer: Online registration, verified against government-issued ID. Residents must be 16+ with a valid MCP plan and a valid driver’s licence or government-issued photo ID to access health records.
Q: What percentage of the provincial population is currently enrolled in the scheme?
- Answer: 50% or more
Q: How many government services can the citizen credential access?
- Answer: 3o or more
Q: Can the citizen credential be used to access non-government services?
- Answer: No
Resources:
- MyGovNL
- Canada: a digital identity card for Newfoundland and Labrador
- Advancing Digital Government in Newfoundland and Labrador
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