Acceptable Identification

In 1999, it was estimated that Canada laundered approximately $17 billion in illegal funds, which represented 2.5% of the GDP. As such, Canada was put on the US State Department's list of "primary concern" for money laundering and faced global pressure from international money laundering control organizations to amend it's legislation on anti-money laundering.
Canada is now considered a leading country in anti-money laundering legislation and regulation, and complies fully with recognized global standards. Furthermore, the Government of Canada took on the Presidency of the Financial Action Task Force (FAFT), July 2006.
To comply with federal regulations lenders are require to provide the following examples of acceptable identification:

* Birth Certificate
* Current Drivers license
* Current Passport
* Record of Landing
* Permanent resident card
* Similar record issued by the federal or provincial government.

The documentation used to identify the individual, must be original (no
copies) and it must be valid (not expired). Health cards issued in the following provinces: Ontario, Manitoba, or P.E.I. are considered invalid.