WEF’s Digital ID Pilot Project in Travel Has Stalled, Says Transport Canada

A World Economic Forum (WEF) sign is seen at the Davos Congress Centre during the organization’s annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on May 23, 2022. Fabrice Coffrini/AFP via Getty Images

The World Economic Forum’s (WEF) initiative to test the use of digital ID in travel with the collaboration of Canada has been delayed due to the pandemic, says Transport Canada.

Details about the WEF’s project called the Known Traveler Digital Identity (KTDI) were revealed through an Inquiry of Ministry filed by Conservative MP Leslyn Lewis in June.