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House Hansard - 62

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 2, 2022 11:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 62 - May/2/22
Hon. Karina Gould (Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Lib.)
  • May/2/22 3:00:08 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for his question. As I told the House, we are seeing an incredible increase in demand for passports. That being said, Service Canada is working very hard to ensure that Canadians get their passports before their travel date. Just this past weekend, we opened 12 Passport Canada and Service Canada centres on Saturday to help process passport applications. Our employees are working at night and on the weekends to make sure that Canadians get their passports on time.
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Context: House Hansard - 62 - May/2/22
Hon. Karina Gould (Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Lib.)
  • May/2/22 3:01:25 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I have good news. Passport Canada and Service Canada will be opening nearly all of their service centres this week. We have spoken with unions and the employees, who are already working long hours, even at home, for the specific purpose of serving Canadians. We know that it is important because there are many people who want to travel right now. Services will be available in offices across the country.
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Context: House Hansard - 62 - May/2/22
Hon. Karina Gould (Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Lib.)
  • May/2/22 3:02:42 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, as I have said numerous times in the House, we are experiencing an incredible increase in demand. For the past two years, many Canadians followed the advice of government and did not travel. Now they are looking forward to travelling again, and therefore there is a big increase in demand. That being said, Service Canada and Passport Canada are doing everything they can to meet this unprecedented surge in demand. Just this past weekend, we opened 12 centres on Saturday to assist. Passport officers are working day, night and on the weekends to meet the demand. We will continue to provide the best service possible that we can to Canadians, understanding the—
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