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A little-known passport rule could derail your summer travel plans and many Canadians miss it

If you're a Canadian with international travel plans this summer, it's worth taking a closer look at your passport before you finalize anything, even if it hasn't expired yet.

A passport rule that catches a lot of Canadian travellers off guard could mean needing to renew your document months earlier than you'd planned. Just because your passport shows an expiry date of late 2026 or even 2027 doesn't automatically mean you'll be allowed to board your flight or cross into another country.

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Canadians can FINALLY renew their passports online but there's a catch

Renewing a Canadian passport has never exactly been a fun errand. Between the lineups, the paperwork, and the trips to a government office, most people put it off as long as humanly possible.

That just changed (sort of). As of April 16, all eligible Canadians can now renew their passport entirely online through the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada portal — no in-person visit or envelope stuffing required.

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5 passport mistakes Canadians make that could ruin your next trip

Planning a dream vacation only to realize your passport expired the day before your flight sounds like a nightmare. But for some Canadians, it's a reality.

Travel platform Skyscanner recently identified the most common passport mistakes Canadian travellers make, along with advice from Laura Lindsay, Skyscanner's travel expert, on how to avoid them.

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Your Canadian passport is about to get more expensive — Here's what else is changing

If you've been putting off renewing your Canadian passport, today is the last day to do it at the current price.

Starting tomorrow, March 31, any application received by the federal government will be processed at new, higher rates. It's the first passport fee adjustment since 2013, and unlike past increases, this one won't be the last. Under the Service Fees Act, fees will now be reviewed and updated on an annual basis going forward.

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Ignoring this little-known Canadian passport rule could ruin your trip before it even starts

If you haven't looked at your passport in a while, now's a good time to dig it out of the drawer.

In case you weren't aware, Passport Canada recommends that Canadians renew their passports at least six months before the expiry date. And while that might sound overly cautious, there's a real reason behind it.

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Canada's passport fees are going up but you could get yours for free due to this new rule

If you're a Canadian who needs to renew your passport, there are two things you should know before March 31.

The federal government has announced that most passport and travel document fees will increase at the end of this month, marking the first price adjustment since 2013. But buried in the same announcement is something that works in your favour: a long-promised guarantee that could get your passport processed for free is now officially happening, with a firm start date.

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Canadian passport fees are going up this month — Here's how much more you'll pay

If you've been putting off renewing your passport, now might be the time to get moving.

According to a federal government announcement, Canada is changing how it calculates citizens' passport fees, and the new prices kick in on March 31, 2026. Instead of using a preset formula, fees will now be adjusted annually based on inflation, specifically tied to Canada's All-items Consumer Price Index. The first adjustment reflects the 2.7% CPI recorded in April 2024.

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Canada beat the U.S. in a new passport ranking but both are weaker than before

Your Canadian passport is more powerful than an American one, but that gap is shrinking fast — and both are losing ground.

The 2026 Henley Passport Index dropped on January 13, ranking the world's 199 passports according to how many destinations their holders can access without needing a visa in advance. The index is based on data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and has been tracking global mobility for two decades.

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Canada's passport just slipped in a new global ranking but it's still stronger than the US

If you've been daydreaming about your next international getaway, here's something to keep in mind before you book your flight: your Canadian passport just lost a bit of global power.

The latest Henley Passport Index, released this month, ranks Canada as the ninth most powerful passport in the world, giving Canadians visa-free access to 183 destinations.

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Officials warn this little-known passport rule could ruin your summer travel plans

If you've got international travel on the books — whether for a last-minute summer trip or an upcoming fall getaway — the Canadian government wants you to take a closer look at your passport before heading to the airport.

In a recent reminder, officials urged travellers to ensure their passports are valid for at least six months past their travel date. And it's not just a suggestion — more than 70 countries now require it as a condition of entry.

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Canada topped the U.S. in a new passport ranking but we still slipped in the standings

Your Canadian passport passport isn't holding as much power as it used to.

The 2025 Henley Passport Index just got its mid-year update, and while Canada managed to stay ahead of the United States., both countries are quietly slipping. Fewer visa-free destinations, lower rankings, and a growing gap between North America and the rest of the global pack paint a less-than-ideal picture for international mobility.

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Canadians warned to renew passports 'at least 6 months' ahead due to a little-known rule

Planning a summer or fall trip abroad? A little-known Canadian passport rule could affect your travel plans.

If you're heading to the beach or exploring a new city this summer or fall, make sure to check your Canadian passport expiry date — a lesser-known travel rule could prevent you from flying if you don't renew it in time.

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