Documentation needed for travel within Canada
 

Hi All,

WestJet website not clear so I am throwing it to the room: What documentation do i need to travel within Canada? I'm currently on a TWP and don' t really want to take my passport if it is not necessary to do so.

Will my Ontario health card suffice?

Thanks.

Re: Documentation needed for travel within Canada
 

Probably, yes. A driving licence would likely be preferred but any "proper" photo ID should be fine.

Re: Documentation needed for travel within Canada
 

Does your OHIP card have your photo on it? Photo ID is required for air travel. I use my driving licence or PR card usually.

Re: Documentation needed for travel within Canada
 

Yes it has a photo. Is a UK driving licence OK?

Re: Documentation needed for travel within Canada
 

New ID requirements for travel within Canada

As of September 18, 2007, all guests aged 18 and over are required to present at the gate, during boarding, one piece of valid government issued photo ID showing their name, date of birth and gender. If a valid government issued photo ID is not available, then two pieces of valid government issued non-photo ID will be required one of which must show their name, date of birth and gender.

Until September 30, 2008, Canadian air passengers who appear to be between 12 and 17 years of age will NOT be required to present government issued non-photo ID.

Accepted valid government issued photo ID and non-photo ID are:

Passport
Citizenship card
Permanent resident card
Driver's licence
Health card
Provincial/Territorial Government Identification Cards (GIC)
Birth certificate
Record of Landing Form/Confirmation of Permanent Residence (IMM 5292)
Immigration documents issued to foreign nationals (work permit, study permit, visitor record, temporary resident permit, refugee approved status)
Canadian military ID
Federal police ID
Federal, provincial, and municipal government employee ID
Social insurance number (SIN) card
Old age security (OAS) identification card
For more information on the type of identification which will be accepted for air travel, as per the identity screening requirements, please visit the link below.

http://www.passengerprotect.gc.ca/identity.html