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.
Sofia Misenheimer MTL Blog, Staff Writer July 12, 2022 New measures from the federal government could improve wait times for people looking to get a passport in Canada. High demand for several months has resulted in processing backlogs that have seen Quebecers...
Article author: Isabelle Docto Jun 27 2022, 5:38 pm Canadians who want a romantic getaway to Paris will need to pay a fee starting next year. The European Union (EU) announced the launch date for its new visa waiver system called the European Travel Information...
Ukraine immigration measures: Financial assistance The federal government is offering financial assistance to help newly arrived Ukrainian families who are in Canada under the Canada-Ukraine authorization for emergency travel (CUAET). The assistance is a one-time, non-taxable benefit. It’s to take...
By Simon Little & John Hua Global News Posted May 25, 2022 Backlogs and bottlenecks in passport processing through Service Canada appear to be causing problems for clients seeking other core services through the facilities, such as death benefits or employment insurance. Lower...
Brooklyn Neustaeter CTVNews.ca Writer Published May 13, 2022 1:52 p.m. EDT Many Canadians are reporting lengthy delays and wait times at passport offices as the federal government works to process almost a million more applications over the past year. After issuing...
CTVNews.ca Staff / Published May 5, 202 As eager Canadians look to travel following two years of pandemic restrictions, long wait times for renewed passports may be hampering some vacation plans. Many Canadians are reporting lengthy delays at passport offices as...
Dave Charbonneau CTV News Ottawa May 3, 2022 When the federal government loosened COVID-19 restrictions for international travel, Canadians rushed to the passport office, causing massive backlogs. Months later, those backlogs are still happening. Tesh Naidoo owns Sooter’s Photography, right...
Helena Hanson The feds warn that not all countries accept the neutral gender identifier. Since 2019, Canadians have been able to identify as gender “X” on their passports. However, the feds continue to warn that doing so could make travelling overseas more...
Michael Lee – Published April 21, 2022 A resurging interest in travel has seen the number of Canadian passports issued over the past year more than triple, in some cases resulting in longer wait times, the latest figures from the federal...
By Declan Finucane | Published April 5, 2022 The huge lineups at the Mississauga Service Canada Centre (Passports) location at Central Parkway Mall, on Burnhamthorpe Rd. E., wrap around the entire mall and come after the Canadian government lifted COVID-19 air...