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City of Vancouver Spearheading Development and Use of 'Digital Credentials' Technology With Provincial Partners to Improve Municipal Services
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Vancouver, BC, May 10, 2024--(T-Net)--The City of Vancouver says it is spearheading the use of digital credentials to reduce the need for manual verification steps in the municipality's current permitting and licencing services.
This work is being done in collaboration with Technical Safety BC, Land Title and Survey Authority of BC (LTSA) and the Ministry of Citizens' Services.
Ken Sim, Mayor, City of Vancouver
"We're proud to be leading the development of digital credentials along with our provincial partners," says Mayor Ken Sim. "It's about modernizing City services to make it easier for businesses, homeowners and permit applicants. Digital credentials represent a transformative shift, reshaping the way we do business and paving the way towards a smarter, more connected city."
Digital credentials are issued by recognized authorities to the BC Wallet External website, opens in new tab mobile app. The information is encrypted and secure, allowing organizations that accept digital credentials to trust their legitimacy without contacting the issuing authority.
Digital credentials can be used to fill out forms with trusted information, eliminating the need for manual verification, saving staff time and delivering services faster.
Al-Karim Kara, President and CEO, LTSA
"LTSA is committed to working with partners such as the City of Vancouver to ensure the accessibility and security of land title information," says Al-Karim Kara, President and CEO of LTSA. "Through innovative solutions like Digital Credentials, we can achieve our vision of a real property market that is trusted and transparent."
In December 2023, the Province initiated a Digital Business Card External website, opens in new tab pilot program for sole proprietorships.
The City of Vancouver became the first municipal government to accept this credential, allowing applicants to use it when filling out applications for new business licences and as proof of business ownership.
Work is underway to further explore applications of similar digital credential technology, including:
The City says it is looking forward to working with its partners and will provide updates throughout the process.
Downtown Vancouver Aerial View (Credit: City of Vancouver)
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