Thursday, April 30, 2009

Hi Tech Photo ID Cards Delayed

2009-04-29

07:21:08

Ontario is on track to provide enhanced driver's licences as an alternative to a passport before June 1.

That's the day the United States will require a passport or an approved alternative when crossing the border. But the estimated four million people who don't drive are out of luck.

A Transportation Ministry spokeswoman says high-tech photo I-D cards won't be ready before the new rules take effect.