Canada’s participation in a World Economic Forum (WEF) initiative to test digital ID in travel had stalled due to the pandemic, but Transport Canada says the entities involved are committed to bringing the project to a close.
“All partners remain committed to working together to close out the project and disseminate the knowledge gained through this initiative,” Transport Canada spokesperson Hicham Ayoun told The Epoch Times.
He said during the pause partners in the aviation industry proceeded with the testing of advanced technologies, such as biometrics and digital identity credentials, with the intention of reducing or replacing the “analogue” processes currently in place….