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Government of Saskatchewan ministries, Crown corporations and organizations are working to minimize the impacts of the postal service disruption.

Les ministères, les sociétés d’État et les organismes du gouvernement de la Saskatchewan travaillent à réduire au minimum les répercussions de l’interruption des services postaux.

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NEW PHOTO ID CARD BECOMES MANDATORY JUNE 1ST

Released on April 8, 2003

Over the past two years SGI has been phasing in a new photo ID card that is part of a Saskatchewan driver's licence. The new ID becomes mandatory June 1st, 2003.

"Many people think that because they have the old style photo ID that they're covered. But, that is not the case," Crown Investments Corporation Minister Maynard Sonntag said. "Before June 1st, you'll need the annual paper certificate and the new credit card style photo ID with the Canadian flag on it."

Over 515,000 drivers have their new photo ID card. However, approximately 137,000 drivers have yet to get the new photo ID.

"Some people have put off getting their photo to a later date, but they're running out of time," Sonntag said, who got his picture taken today in Regina. "The process is quick, easy and costs nothing, so drop by and show us your smile."

People can get their photo taken at any SGI motor licence issuer at no cost. All you need is two pieces of identification that show your name, full date of birth and signature. People who don't have the new photo ID card should have theirs made soon to avoid line-ups in May.

SGI is following the lead of many other places in North America by introducing a mandatory photo driver's licence for Saskatchewan residents. Identification theft is also a growing problem and your driver's licence is an important piece of identification. The new photo ID is a much more secure way to look after Saskatchewan's driver's licence program. It is also targetted to help stop the problem of young people using fake identification to purchase tobacco or alcohol.

If the public has any questions or needs more information, they can call the SGI Customer Service Centre toll free at 1-800-667-9868.

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For More Information, Contact:

Julianne Jack
SGI Communications
Regina
Phone: (306)775-6907
Email: jjack@sgi.sk.ca

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