“Alberta is set to become the first province in Canada to add a citizenship marker to drivers licences and ID cards, a move the government says will simplify services and protect election integrity.

Legislation will be introduced this fall to allow the change, which will combine identity and Canadian citizenship on a single, secure card.

The government says this means Albertans will no longer need to carry multiple pieces of ID to access services that require proof of citizenship.

Premier Danielle Smith said the measure is about both convenience and trust.

“With a single, secure card proving both identity and citizenship, Albertans will face fewer hurdles when applying for government services. This will also strengthen the integrity of elections and other systems that rely on proof of citizenship.”

Service Alberta Minister Dale Nally said adding citizenship to licences is about making life easier.

“By including citizenship information on these cards, we’re streamlining access to services and ...