About the Passport program

Disruption of Canada Post services – strike paused

Canada Post operations have resumed. Tentative agreements have been reached, and Canada Post and its union have agreed not to engage in any strike or lockout activity until the ratification process is complete. Consult the measures in place during a disruption of Canada Post services.

Passport and travel document service fees are increasing

As of March 31, 2026, most fees for passports and travel document services will increase. Learn how these changes may affect your application.

From Employment and Social Development Canada

Employment and Social Development Canada, through Service Canada, is responsible for the delivery of the passport program on behalf of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. Service Canada delivers in-person passport services in passport offices and at Service Canada Centres in Canada, provides information, receives applications and validates identity.

Passport processing

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2026-04-02