Ontario redesigns driver’s licence cards to prevent fraud, identity theft
Posted April 15, 2019 12:27 pm.
The Ontario government says it will launch a redesigned driver’s licence this fall.
Transportation Minister Jeff Yurek says the licence cards were last updated 12 years, and the industry standard is five to seven years to help combat fraud and identity theft.
The card design will shift from the current mix of blue and green to a look that is largely blue and white with the province’s redesigned trillium logo.
The government says the redesigned licence plates, which were unveiled last week, will be available in February 2020 after the current supply of plates is exhausted.
The province says it has resolved the problem that led to licence plates peeling and flaking and will now guarantee the plates for life.
Yurek says the plates will remain on both the front and back of vehicles across the province.
Coming this fall, Ontario’s driver’s licence will have a new design, showcasing the province’s new brand and logo. This will come at no cost to the taxpayer. It has been 12 years since the last redesign, but they should be refreshed every 5-7 years for security purposes. #ONpoli pic.twitter.com/KmlOz7fVGB
— Jeff Yurek (@JeffYurekRetMPP) April 15, 2019
We are protecting what matters most to ensure Ont. is a place to grow your family, to grow your business, to grow your community. Starting on Feb. 1, at no cost to taxpayers, passenger licence plates will showcase that Ontario is A Place to Grow. pic.twitter.com/74MbX9zEAk
— Jeff Yurek (@JeffYurekRetMPP) April 15, 2019