Show one of these documents at the boarding gate: one piece of photo identification issued by a Canadian federal, provincial or territorial government with your full name and date of birth or. two pieces of identification issued by a Canadian federal, provincial or territorial government.

Yes, you can fly domestically within Canada without a passport, provided you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and possess other valid government-issued photo ID. According to Transport Canada's 2026 regulations, travelers aged 18 and older must present either one piece of valid photo ID issued by a federal, provincial, or territorial government (such as a Driver's License or a Provincial Health Card with a photo) or two pieces of non-photo ID, as long as both show your name and at least one shows your date of birth. Common secondary IDs include birth certificates or citizenship cards. While a passport is the "gold standard" and is always accepted, it is not a requirement for flights between Canadian cities like Toronto and Montreal. However, for children under 18, a birth certificate or a non-photo government ID is usually sufficient, though most airlines recommend carrying a copy of the child’s ID even if it isn't strictly checked at every gate.