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Passport Canada is undergoing the process prescribed by the User Fees Act to update its fee
structure as a cost-recovery organization. Passport Canada needs to increase its fees so that it
can keep pace with advances in technology, international standards and recommended
practices, and continue to provide excellent client service to Canadians. On November 10, 2011,
Passport Canada published its fee-for-service proposal, highlighting the proposed changes to its
fee structure and related services.
The present document complements the impact assessment presented in the fee-for-service
proposal and highlights the expected impacts of Passport Canada's proposed fee increase on
key stakeholders. It shows that the proposed changes to Passport Canada's fees will have a
positive impact on the government, Canadians, and passport holders.