Changes to the Canadian Passport Order

Description of the objective

The Government of Canada is committed to protecting children and to maintaining the integrity of the Canadian passport by ensuring that only those entitled to a passport receive one. In support of this commitment, a proposal is being developed to amend the Canadian Passport Order to respond to concerns raised by the Senate Standing Committee on Human Rights on the Order's ability to protect children, and to enhance the integrity of the passport.

The Canadian Passport Order governs the issuance, refusal, cancellation and revocation of Canadian Passports.

Indication of Business Impacts

There are no expected business impacts.

Public Consultation Opportunities

A Notice of Intent to amend the Canadian Passport Order was posted on the department’s Web page and in the Canada Gazette, Part I in Fall 2017.

Departmental Contact

Lisa Bokwa
Director, Passport Program Policy
Admissibility Branch
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Email: Lisa.Bowka@cic.gc.ca
Telephone: 613-437-5913

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