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Overall it's a good time to apply for a passport," Passport Canada spokesman Sebastien Bois said. "It's quicker than it's ever been. We're one of the fastest systems in the world.
Bois said in the anticipated rush by Canadians to apply for or renew their passport several steps have been streamlined. For instance, those renewing their passport no longer need a guarantor's signature. A renewal form is available on the Passport Canada's website www.ppt.gc.ca/.
Bois added Canada's passport will introduce its own high-tech epassport in 2011 that, like the EIC, will contain a digital chip that holds the same information as the passport itself, but is virtually impossible to tamper with. Like the card, a passport will be scanned to verify the passport holder's identity. The new feature is be...
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People with a passport issued after Jan. 31, 2002 and who've lived in Canada since they applied for their previous passport don't have to include documents proving they're citizens or a guarantor's declaration vouching for them.
Dominic Leydier, 8, was there to pick up his passport -- one day before he's set to fly to Disney World with his grandma. His mom, Hayley, applied for Dominic's passport in person in June.
A passport applicant's guarantor won't have to have a professional designation. Instead, they:
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There have been two announcements relating to passport application modifications. The first just came into effect and the second will be effective on Oct. 1, 2007. As of Aug. 15 Passport Canada, in an effort to modernize Canadian passport services, began allowing Canadian citizens to renew using a shorter form. Because renewing individuals have already gone through the complete process in the past they will not have to supply documentary evidence of citizenship, supplementary identifications, or acquire a guarantor declaration. This really should create significant time savings for applicants since the exercise of running around to obtain some of the old documentation was frustrating for many. But there are criteria that must be in place. These can be found on Passport Canada's websi...
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... by the signed declaration of a guarantor as defined under subsection 56(1). A guarantor mus...Consultation . CIC consulted with Passport Canada. On August 15, 2007, Passport Canada introd...
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... Fazal Kermali apparently signed as a guarantor. 40 (c) Sid Enterprise and Oscar Cheddi"s b...His passport was found in the Steeles Avenue premises. 124 The ...
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Foreign Affairs Minister Peter MacKay said Canadians will be able to renew their passports without having to show proof of citizenship or getting a guarantor to sign the application. "This will very much expedite the process," MacKay told reporters at a news conference.
The American administration is temporarily suspending its rule requiring U.S. air travellers to carry passports when flying to and from Canada, Mexico and Caribbean destinations for the next six months. But the rule requiring Canadian travellers to have a passport to enter the U.S. by air still stands.
There have been instances where Customs and Border Patrol has exercised its discretion to admit individuals in unique circumstances," the official said. "But that should not, in anyone's mind, supplant or replace the need...
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...Secondly, the need for a guarantor, or declaration in lieu of a. guarantor, is no lon...will rely upon an applicant's passport, driver's licence. and educational and employment ...
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...Not everyone has a passport. They're expensive and time consuming to apply for... a teacher or principal to sign a "guarantor's declaration" as proof of signature, photograph a...
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We are able to verify the information from our own database," says [Jean-Sebastien Roy]. "We don't have to call the Manitoba law group to see if this person actually is a lawyer or is who she says she is.
"I'm not saying he's a bad guy. But I can't guarantee the only one who sees this form is my client. He may leave it on his coffee table. He may have his car stolen. I really don't want my information out there."
"This is the same government who says they're doing everything to battle identity theft," says the lawyer, "and on the other hand they're compelling people to give up personal information.
Passport forms not secure, says lawyer . Lindor Reynolds. A...'s new rules concerning the information guarantors must provide on application forms open the door to...
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...New guarantor policy in effect for Canadian passports. On Octobe...