British Columbia

Status: Available

Short Description: The BC Services Card is the cornerstone of digital identity in British Columbia, supporting access to both health and government services with multiple credential types.

Program Details:

Q: Is there a centralized citizen digital trust scheme available in the province and/or territory?

Q: Does the digital trust scheme offer a credential?

  • Answer: Yes
  • Type: Person Credential, Lawyer Credential, Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch License Credentials

Q: How is the credential issued to citizens?

  • Answer: Remote ID proofing, video interview, or in-person Service BC visit

Q: What percentage of the provincial population is currently enrolled in the scheme?

  • Answer: 50%+ (~2.5M citizens)

Q: How many government services can the citizen credential access?

  • Answer: 20–30 publicly listed, over 100 in practice

Q: Can the citizen credential be used to access non-government services?

  • Answer: No

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