Passport Expert
John Thompson is a highly respected expert in Canada’s passport program, with extensive experience assisting applicants in understanding the requirements and processes for obtaining or renewing a passport. Known for his comprehensive knowledge of passport policies and procedures, John has helped numerous individuals by answering their questions and providing clear, practical guidance. His dedication to simplifying the application process and ensuring applicants are well-informed has made him a trusted resource for Canadians navigating the passport program.
(All fees are in Canadian dollar) The following fees below are for Canadians who submit their passport applications in Canada, in-person or by mail. 5-year adult passport (age 16 or over) – $190 10-year adult passport (age 16 or over)...
The Canadian government has taken the step to redesign the Canadian passport from cover to cover and added many new security features to help keep your identity safe. The new passport will have: redesigned the cover updated the visa pages...
News release June 6, 2023, 11:30 a.m.—Winnipeg—Canada is a destination of choice for people looking to visit, do business or reunite with family and friends. That’s why we are committed to improving our immigration programs and services by making them more efficient...
News release June 21, 2023 Gatineau, Quebec Employment and Social Development Canada Passport delivery has returned to pre-pandemic processing times, there are no backlogs, and Service Canada is exceeding its delivery standard for most applications....
Daniel Otis | CTVNews.ca Writer – May 1, 2023 Passport services are set to resume following the end of the federal public service strike, the federal government has announced. “While the labour disruption has had impacts on passport services, we are...
Josh Pringle CTV News Ottawa Digital Multi-Skilled Journalist, Published April 21, 2023 10:56 a.m. EDT The president of the Treasury Board says she’s confident a deal will be reached at the bargaining table, as 155,000 public service workers spend a third...
The Government of Canada is committed to negotiating collective agreements that are fair for employees and reasonable for taxpayers. However, bargaining groups representing approximately 159,000 public servants may be in a legal strike position as early as mid-April. These employees...
CBC News · Posted: Apr 13, 2023 Job action could affect many departments and agencies without notice Nearly 124,000 employees under the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) entered a legal strike position Wednesday and about 35,000 more joined them Friday. Even when factoring in...
The Canadian Press, Posted Mar 21, 2023 Families Minister Karina Gould announced Tuesday the federal government has now “completely eliminated” the backlog of passport applications that caused major delays — and major political strife — last year. She also announced...