All posts by: John Thompson

Holiday closures at Service Canada and the CRA may cause delays in application processing and benefit payments. During statutory holidays, the in‑person and call‑centre passport offices are closed, which can extend wait times for your passport, EI, CPP, OAS, tax...
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Need a stamped certified true copy of a Canadian passport? Learn the official application steps, required form (PPTC 670), and processing timelines in Canada....
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Child safety: Add a child’s name to the passport system lookout If you’re worried someone might try to get a passport for your child without your consent, please contact the passport office immediately. They can add your child’s name to...
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Please keep in mind that not all fees paid to the passport or immigration services can be refunded. 1) After immigration started processing your application, only these fees can be refunded the right of permanent residence fee (RPRF) the right...
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How to book passport appointment online...
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4 quick steps to speak to Passport Canada agent...
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Why you should never sign your child’s passport Passport Canada issues travel documents to children under the age of 16, and there have been instances where international border officials have requested that these documents bear a signature—either from the child...
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Canada Expands Online Passport Renewal to All Eligible Adult Canadians Executive Summary & Official Announcement On July 28, 2026, in Vancouver, British Columbia, the Government of Canada formally announced the nationwide expansion of the online passport renewal system to all...
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Service Canada passport offices close on Civic Day 2026. Discover holiday schedules, urgent pickup deadlines, processing impacts, and contact hacks....
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Conservatives warn Bill C-3 citizenship changes lack criminal security checks, potentially allowing foreign criminals to claim Canadian citizenship by descent....
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