Passport Canada officially launches the Passport On-Line form initiative

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Gatineau, Quebec -Passport Canada is offering Canadians a new and innovative way of filling out their passport application form, as it officially launched its Passport On-Line (POL) initiative today. POL provides access to Passport Canada's services through the assistance of an on-line Web application. "This initiative represents another example of Passport Canada's efforts to ensure that Canadians have better and quicker access to our services and products," said Doreen Steidle, Chief Executive Officer of Passport Canada. "We believe that this initiative responds to Canadians' desire to have access to key government services on-line, while using secure channels that ensure their personal data and privacy are protected," she added. Passport On-Line will allow Canadians who are at least 16 years of age and older living in Canada to fill in their passport application electronically, print and sign it. With the documents supporting their citizenship and identity, guarantor signature and photos, Canadians can then submit their completed application either in person at one of Passport Canada's 33 offices, at a Receiving Agent or by mail. The use of this interactive passport application helps limit omissions and errors that are frequently seen by Passport Canada examiners, thus reducing the waiting time when submitting an application, for both the applicant and Passport Canada. The information submitted using POL is stored on Passport Canada's secure server and retrieved when the application is received, ensuring quicker service. Passport Canada ensures that personal data contained in the on-line application form is protected, by using one of the most secure forms of encryption available where the priority is securing personal information. Passport Canada is a Special Operating Agency of Foreign Affairs Canada. Its mission is to facilitate travel for Canadians by delivering internationally respected travel documents that meet the highest security standards in the world. -30- Media Enquiries: (819) 934-3837 Public Enquiries: 1 800 567-6868

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