Ontario photo card rules updated as part of Get It Done Act provisions taking effect

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A specific section of the Get It Done Act, 2024 that amends the Photo Card Act, 2008 has been formally proclaimed into force by the Ontario government. Proclamation means these changes now have legal effect — they move from being passed legislation to enforceable law. The Photo Card Act governs the issuance of Ontario Photo Cards, which are government-issued identity documents available to residents who do not hold a driver's licence. Affected parties — including individuals who rely on photo cards for identification and any organizations or service providers that accept them — should be aware that the rules governing these cards have changed. Those who issue, accept, or rely on Ontario Photo Cards for identity verification purposes should review the amended provisions to ensure their processes remain compliant.

Who this affects
Ontario Photo Card holders · residents without a driver's licence seeking government ID · organizations that accept Ontario Photo Cards as identification · ServiceOntario and identity document issuers