To extend upon that: Canada's recently begun to test implementation of tech on the Ethereum chain for a few different purposes. The National Research Council

To extend upon that: Canada's recently begun to test implementation of tech on the Ethereum chain for a few different purposes. The National Research Council is testing its use in a platform to aid in transparency of government funding: https://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/stories/2018/blockchains.html https://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/stories/2018/blockchains.html Prototype: https://nrc-cnrc.explorecatena.com/en https://nrc-cnrc.explorecatena.com/en At the WEF in Davos, Canada (w/ the UK and Netherlands) announced join work with Accenture (/Microsoft) to create a digital ID system for travellers as a pilot project: https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/canada-to-test-advancements-in-biometrics-and-blockchain-to-welcome-international-travellers-671073413.html https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/canada-to-test-advance... (Similar to this project, I imagine): http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-40341511 http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-40341511 Edit: Link to the below-mentioned WEF report: http://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_The_Known_Traveller_Digital_Identity_Concept.pdf http://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_The_Known_Traveller_Digital... --- Excerpt from the press release: The prototype and pilot result from two years of thorough cooperation between public and private sector partners in the World Economic Forum's Security in Travel Project. The Known Traveller: Unlocking the potential of digital identity for secure and seamless travel was published in consultation with Accenture, AccorHotels, Amadeus IT Group, AirAsia, Airports Council International (ACI), the Government of Canada, Google, Hilton Worldwide, International Air Transport Association (IATA), International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL), the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Marriott International, NEC Corporation, SAP SE, Sedicii, UK National Crime Agency, US Department of Commerce, US Department of Homeland Security, Visa and World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC).