Paul Ting, CNIB; Susan Eng, Canada’s Association for the Fifty Plus; Shelly Scott, Canadian Council for the Blind; Minister Kathleen Wynne, and Jim Tokos, Canadian Council for the Blind
Minister of Transportation Kathleen Wynne announced a new secure photo identification card for individuals 16 years of age and over who do not drive.
The Ontario Photo Card will make it easier for Ontarians who do not hold a driver’s licence to open a bank account, make travel arrangements or perform any other transaction that requires official ID.
The Ontario Photo Card event was held at the Canadian Institute for the Blind (CNIB) and with many advocates from the blind, disability and senior’s communities in attendance to show their support for this initiative.
“There are over 1.5 million people in Ontario without a driver’s license. I know that the Photo Card will change the lives of these people who may choose not to drive or are unable to drive,” said Minister of Transportation Kathleen Wynne. “I’m so pleased that our government will be able to offer this important service for so many people.”
Ontarians with disabilities, seniors and other advocacy groups provided input on the design and availability of the card.
All Ontario residents can apply for the Photo Card at 21 selected ServiceOntario centres across the province by the end of July. The Photo Card will be available at all 300 ServiceOntario locations in 2012.
