Alberta's information and privacy commissioner is questioning the provincial government's plan to include citizenship information on driver's licences.

At a news conference Monday, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced the province would add citizenship markers to allow Albertans to more effectively apply for funding and services like student aid, health benefits and disability supports.

The change is "also about protecting our democracy," Smith said, noting that the government believes it will help preserve the integrity and security of elections.

The change will start in late 2026. Alberta would be the first province to make citizenship markers mandatory.

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