You have the option to request that your place of birth not appear on your Canadian passport. However, doing so may lead to certain complications when traveling. Some countries require this information for visa processing, and its absence could result in difficulties obtaining a visa, delays at border crossings, or even denial of entry. To avoid such issues, it is essential to check the specific entry requirements of the country you plan to visit. You can contact the consulate or embassy of your destination to confirm whether your place of birth is necessary for entry. Ultimately, it is your responsibility to ensure your travel documents meet the necessary requirements.

Changes to open work permits for family members of temporary residents

Complaint resolution process The Passport Program takes all complaints very seriously and ensures that they are processed efficiently and professionally. The Passport Program’s complaint resolution process consists of a two-level approach: Level 1—You may submit a complaint by using the complaint form. The processing time for complaint resolution at this level is 12 working days....

***IMPORTANT NOTICE*** The XXX naming policy no longer applies to future passport applicants. Please contact Service Canada – Passport Services for futher details. Important information on how to interpret the XXX in the given name field of a Canadian passport.  Passport Canada is aware that their naming policy may pose an issue for individuals with...

BREAKING – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigned Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on January 6, 2025, after nearly a decade in office. Citing declining popularity and internal party conflicts, Trudeau stated he would remain in his role until the Liberal Party selects a new leader. This decision comes amid economic challenges, including...

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Service Canada prepared to meet Canadians’ needs in the event of a Canada Post labour disruption

Dual Canadian citizens can no longer travel to or transit through Canada by air with a non-Canadian passport. You need a valid Canadian passport to board your flight. If your country needs you to enter and exit that country using a passport issued by its government, you will still need a valid Canadian passport to...

The Government of Canada will start implementing the digital version of the Canadian Citizenship Certificate starting June 27, 2022. The e-certificate is a valid proof of Canadian citizenship. If you have participated in the pilot project and have received an e-certificate, you can  download, save and print the e-certificate  use it to access services and benefits the...

Canada.ca - Government of Canada introduces legislation for citizenship by descent

Changes to work permit LMIA from May 2024

If you wait, you could have to pay almost $100 more for NEXUS! Lisa Belmonte – Senior Writer Apr 03, 2024, 1:18 PM NEXUS fees are expected to increase this year and the price hike would make it more than double the current cost. So, if you travel and want to reduce wait times at airports...