Quote Originally Posted by EZrhythm View Post
Except that it is not a public record. And it represents an "Individual" as opposed to an organization.
Criminal Code
R.S.C., 1985, c. C-46
“every one”, “person” and “owner”, and similar expressions, include Her Majesty and an organization;
http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/a.../fulltext.html

In order to get a driver's license you must first show a BC.
They need a "public record" of WHO they are dealing with before any DL is handed out.