A non-binary Montrealer has been on a hunger strike for nearly a week in a bid to pressure Quebec to allow a third gender option on health cards, which currently offer 'M' and 'F'.

To reduce the number of people going to Alberta registries in person, a number of services are being offered by email or phone.

All four provinces in Atlantic Canada announced on Tuesday that they'll soon be introducing new driver's licences and photo ID cards to their respective citizens.