Canadian Passport

Taking the oath to become a Canadian is an exciting moment. After applying, waiting, and studying and passing the test, the oath ceremony before a citizenship judge or presiding official allows you to become a full citizen of Canada, with all the rights and duties therein. One of the rights of becoming a Canadian is […]

New rules for passport processing give Canadians applying for passports while abroad more options to establish their identity. The passport process requires the applicant to have a “guarantor,” someone who guarantees they are who they say they are. The new rules allow any adult with a valid or recently expired (within one year) Canadian passport

On October 25, 2013, in the midst of Citizenship Week, the Citizenship and Immigration Minister, Chris Alexander, delivered the 1,000,000 ePassport personally making a major milestone for the relatively new program. An ePassport is not that much different from any other passport used by Canada in the past. It is still used as an identification

Guarantors are people who are able to affirm that you are who you say you are when applying for a Canadian Passport. A guarantor’s signature is necessary to get a passport. Guarantors must sign a document called the Declaration of Guarantor. This form is included in the passport application package. They must also sign to

Applying for a Canadian passport is a relatively straightforward process, but it is important to pay attention to details to ensure one’s application is accepted promptly. Canadian citizens are the only people allowed to carry Canadian passports and they are advised to have their passports with them at all times when travelling abroad. Permanent residents

Canadian passports will now be administered by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) instead of the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade; Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced on May 8, 2013. This change is in-line with other governmental reforms designed to make immigration benefits more convenient and efficient. “As Citizenship and Immigration