Central Nova MP and Federal Immigration Minister, Sean Fraser announced this morning that Canadians will soon be able to renew passports online.
Beginning this fall, when renewing, you will be able to upload all required documents and your passport photo to a secure government website and not have to visit a Service Canada office.
Canadians applying for a new passport, including children, will need to go through the application process at Service Canada.
Passports are also being revamped and will include a new design that includes updated security features and new colourful pages.
“The new Canadian passport is more than a travel document; it is a representation of our national identity and values.” said The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship. “It is a reminder of the beauty and diversity of Canada, and it reflects the country’s commitment to welcoming people from all around the world.”
The new passport includes state-of-the-art security features designed to keep Canadians’ identities safe, such as a polycarbonate data page—a technology similar to Canada’s driver’s licences. Passport holders’ personal information will now be laser engraved instead of being printed with ink, making the data page more durable and resistant to tampering and counterfeiting. Other features include a Kinegram over the main photo, a custom see-through window with a secondary image of the passport holder, a variable laser image, and a temperature sensitive ink feature.