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    <title>Passport Canada</title>
    <language>en-ca</language>
    <copyright>Government of Canada, Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, Passport Canada</copyright>
    <managingEditor>media@pptc.gc.ca</managingEditor>
    <link>http://www.passportcanada.gc.ca/articles/index.aspx?lang=eng</link>
    <description>News items about Passport Canada.</description>
    <lastBuildDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:00:00 EST</lastBuildDate>
    <managingEditor>media@pptc.gc.ca</managingEditor>

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      <title>Interactive forms make applying a breeze</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.pptc.gc.ca/form/index.aspx?lang=eng</link>
      <author>media@pptc.gc.ca (Passeport Canada)</author>
      <category></category>
      <description>You can fill out your passport application online using an interactive form that prompts you to enter the right information in the right places. You still have to print the form, sign it and either mail it to Passport Canada or submit it in person. <a href="http://www.pptc.gc.ca/form/index.aspx?lang=eng">Apply</a> now.</description>
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          <title>Travelling with WestJet</title>
          <pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:00:00 EST</pubDate>
          <link>http://www.passeportcanada.gc.ca/articles/20111223.aspx?lang=eng</link>
          <author>media@pptc.gc.ca (Passeport Canada)</author>
          <category></category>
          <description>Damaged passport can cause delays.</description>
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      <title>Passport Canada relocates London office to better serve customers</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.passeportcanada.gc.ca/articles/20111216.aspx?lang=eng</link>
      <author>media@pptc.gc.ca (Passeport Canada)</author>
      <category></category>
      <description>On Monday, January 30, 2012, the London Passport Canada office will relocate to Cherryhill Village Mall, 301 Oxford Street West, Suite 76.</description>
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          <title>Situation in Syria</title>
          <pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:15:00 EST</pubDate>
          <link>http://www.passportcanada.gc.ca/articles/20111215.aspx?lang=eng</link>
          <author>media@pptc.gc.ca (Passeport Canada)</author>
          <category></category>
          <description>Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada has issued a <a href="http://www.voyage.gc.ca/countries_pays/report_rapport-eng.asp?id=283000">Travel Report for Syria</a>.</description>
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      <title>Passport Canada set to introduce security-enhanced passport</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.passportcanada.gc.ca/articles/20111110.aspx?lang=eng</link>
      <author>media@pptc.gc.ca (Passeport Canada)</author>
      <category></category>
      <description>In accordance with the User Fees Act, Passport Canada is unveiling its new fee-for-service proposal to accompany the new 10-year ePassport. Canadians are invited to have their say on this proposal.</description>
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      <title>Passport Canada relocates Ottawa office to better serve customers</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 7 Oct 2011 11:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.passportcanada.gc.ca/articles/20111007-2.aspx?lang=eng</link>
      <author>media@pptc.gc.ca (Passport Canada)</author>
      <category></category>
      <description>Passport Canada's Ottawa office will move to a new location at 885 Meadowlands Drive East, Suite 115.</description>
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      <title>Passport Canada launches another informative video</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:15:00 EST</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.youtube.com/passportcan#p/a/u/0/20YUlPILeX0</link>
      <author>media@pptc.gc.ca (Passport Canada)</author>
      <category></category>
      <description>Did you know that your tax dollars are not used to fund Passport Canada? What's more, although a child's passport costs more to produce than an adult passport, children's passport fees are lower than fees for adults. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/passportcan#p/a/u/0/20YUlPILeX0">Watch the video now</a>.</description>
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      <title>Passport Canada St. John's Office Now Providing Bilingual Passport Services</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.passportcanada.gc.ca/articles/20110817.aspx?lang=eng</link>
      <author>media@pptc.gc.ca (Passport Canada)</author>
      <category></category>
      <description>Passport Canada is proud to announce that, effective today, its St. John's office is designated bilingual.</description>
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      <title>The Simplified Renewal Application Process--a simple and effective option for eligible Canadians</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 1 Apr 2011 09:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.passportcanada.gc.ca/articles/20110401.aspx?lang=eng</link>
      <author>media@pptc.gc.ca (Passport Canada)</author>
      <category></category>
      <description>With the spring season upon us, Passport Canada takes this opportunity to remind Canadians to apply for a passport as early as possible prior to any travel outside of Canada.</description>
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      <title>Passport Canada on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2011 13:45:00 EST</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.passportcanada.gc.ca/articles/20110330.aspx?lang=eng</link>
      <author>media@pptc.gc.ca (Passport Canada)</author>
      <category></category>
      <description>Passport Canada has begun using a variety of social media tools.</description>
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      <title>Passport Canada is back to business as usual</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.passportcanada.gc.ca/articles/20110627.aspx?lang=eng</link>
      <author>media@pptc.gc.ca (Passport Canada)</author>
      <category></category>
      <description>With postal service resuming this week, Passport Canada is back to business as usual for Canadians submitting applications and for the delivery of Canadian passports.</description>
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      <title>Relocation of the Surrey Passport Canada office</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.passportcanada.gc.ca/articles/20110318.aspx?lang=eng</link>
      <author>media@pptc.gc.ca (Passport Canada)</author>
      <category></category>
      <description>
        As of Tuesday, March 29, the Surrey Passport Canada office will have a new address.
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      <title>Passport Canada contingencies during a postal service interruption</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.passportcanada.gc.ca/articles/20110518.aspx?lang=eng</link>
      <author>media@pptc.gc.ca (Passport Canada)</author>
      <category></category>
      <description>Due to the uncertainty of the postal situation at the moment, Passport Canada recommends that Canadians take the following measures to submit a passport application-effective immediately.</description>
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      <title>Earthquake in Japan -- Emergency Information for Canadians</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:30:00 EST</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.passportcanada.gc.ca/articles/20110311.aspx?lang=eng</link>
      <author>media@pptc.gc.ca (Passport Canada)</author>
      <category></category>
      <description>
        The Foreign Affairs and International Trade <a href="http://www.voyage.gc.ca/countries_pays/report_rapport-eng.asp?id=140000">Canada Travel Report on Japan</a> contains more information.
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      <title>Civil Unrest in Middle East and North Africa</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.passportcanada.gc.ca/articles/20110222.aspx?lang=eng</link>
      <author>media@pptc.gc.ca (Passport Canada)</author>
      <category></category>
      <description>
        Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada has issued a <a href="http://www.voyage.gc.ca/countries_pays/issues_enjeux/article-eng.asp?id=1105">Travel Warning for Middle East and North Africa</a>.
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      <title>
        Planning for a hassle-free return trip means planning to get a passport
      </title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Jan 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.passportcanada.gc.ca/articles/20110112.aspx?lang=eng</link>
      <author>media@pptc.gc.ca (Passport Canada)</author>
      <category></category>
      <description>
        Passport Canada wants Canadians visiting Jamaica to have a hassle-free travel experience.
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      <title>
        Change to birth certificate requirements for general passport applications
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      <pubDate>Thu, 2 Dec 2010 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.passportcanada.gc.ca/articles/20101202.aspx?lang=eng</link>
      <author>media@pptc.gc.ca (Passport Canada)</author>
      <category></category>
      <description>
        Effective February 1, 2011, there will be new birth certificate requirements for passport applications for Canadians born in Canada.
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      <title>
        Change of business hours for the two Calgary Passport Canada offices
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      <pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2010 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.passportcanada.gc.ca/articles/20101231.aspx?lang=eng</link>
      <author>media@pptc.gc.ca (Passport Canada)</author>
      <category></category>
      <description>Tuesday, January 4&amp;mdash;Change of business hours for the two Calgary Passport Canada offices</description>
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      <title>
        Civil Unrest in Egypt
      </title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 1 Feb 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.passportcanada.gc.ca/articles/20110201.aspx?lang=eng</link>
      <author>media@pptc.gc.ca (Passport Canada)</author>
      <category></category>
      <description>
        Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada has issued a <a href="http://www.voyage.gc.ca/countries_pays/issues_enjeux/article-eng.asp?id=1105">Travel Warning for Egypt</a>.
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      <title>
        Passport Canada Holiday Hours
      </title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 2010 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.passportcanada.gc.ca/articles/20101208.aspx?lang=eng</link>
      <author>media@pptc.gc.ca (Passport Canada)</author>
      <category></category>
      <description>
        All Passport Canada offices will be closed from December 25 to 28, 2010, and from January 1 to 3, 2011.
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      <title>
        All documents accompanying a passport application must be submitted in English or French
      </title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2010 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.passportcanada.gc.ca/articles/20101105.aspx?lang=eng</link>
      <author>media@pptc.gc.ca (Passport Canada)</author>
      <category></category>
      <description>All documents accompanying a passport application must be submitted in English or French.</description>
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      <title>
        Passport Canada releases its <em>Public Consultations Findings Report</em>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2010 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.passportcanada.gc.ca/articles/20101025.aspx?lang=eng</link>
      <author>media@pptc.gc.ca (Passport Canada)</author>
      <category></category>
      <description>
        Passport Canada released its Public Consultations Findings Report, which gives a detailed account of suggestions made by Canadians on how to improve service at Passport Canada.
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      <title>
        St. John's Passport Canada Office Closed on August 2, 2010
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      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.passportcanada.gc.ca/articles/20100729.aspx?lang=eng</link>
      <author>media@pptc.gc.ca (Passport Canada)</author>
      <category></category>
      <description>St. John's Passport Canada Office Closed on August 2, 2010 </description>
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      <title>
        Downtown Calgary Passport Canada Office Relocation
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      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.passportcanada.gc.ca/articles/20100716.aspx?lang=eng</link>
      <author>media@pptc.gc.ca (Passport Canada)</author>
      <category></category>
      <description>Downtown Calgary Passport Canada Office Relocation.</description>
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      <title>
        Children in foster care or in the process of adoption
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.passportcanada.gc.ca/articles/20100428.aspx?lang=eng</link>
      <author>media@pptc.gc.ca (Passport Canada)</author>
      <category></category>
      <description>
        Starting May 17, 2010, the policy on issuing passports to children in foster care and to children who are the subject of an adoption process in Canada will be amended.
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      <title>
        Passport Canada Invites Canadians to Have Their Say
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      <pubDate>Wed, 7 Apr 2010 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.passportcanada.gc.ca/articles/20100407.aspx?lang=eng</link>
      <author>media@pptc.gc.ca (Passport Canada)</author>
      <category></category>
      <description>Passport Canada is asking Canadians to provide input on service improvements through public online cinsultations.</description>
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      <title>
        Opening of the Passport Canada Kelowna office
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      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.passportcanada.gc.ca/articles/20100222.aspx?lang=eng</link>
      <author>media@pptc.gc.ca (Passport Canada)</author>
      <category></category>
      <description>Opening of the Passport Canada Kelowna office.</description>
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      <title>
        Earthquake in Haiti: Passport Canada participates in support effort
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      <pubDate>Sat, 16 Jan 2010 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.passportcanada.gc.ca/articles/20100116.aspx?lang=eng</link>
      <author>media@pptc.gc.ca (Passport Canada)</author>
      <category></category>
      <description>Passport Canada is working with Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada to help Canadians in Haiti return to Canada. We have staff dedicated to this effort working 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.</description>
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        Passport Canada to hold focus groups and conduct telephone surveys this fall to better serve Canadians
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      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.passportcanada.gc.ca/articles/20090929.aspx?lang=eng</link>
      <author>media@pptc.gc.ca (Passport Canada)</author>
      <category></category>
      <description>Announcing market research to take place in the fall of 2009 on the 10-year ePassport.</description>
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        Important message regarding proof of citizenship requirements for Canadian passport applications
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      <pubDate>Tue, 5 May 2009 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.passportcanada.gc.ca/articles/20090505.aspx?lang=eng</link>
      <author>media@pptc.gc.ca (Passport Canada)</author>
      <category></category>
      <description>Passport applications cannot be processed unless proof of citizenship (either a Canadian birth certificate or citizenship certificate) is provided.</description>
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      <title>
        The Government of Canada encourages Canadians living in the U.S. to prepare for new travel document requirements coming into effect June 1, 2009
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.passportcanada.gc.ca/articles/20090424.aspx?lang=eng</link>
      <author>media@pptc.gc.ca (Passport Canada)</author>
      <category></category>
      <description>
        The Government of Canada encourages Canadians living in the U.S. to prepare for new travel document requirements coming into effect June 1, 2009
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      <title>Changes to the Canadian Citizenship Act</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.passportcanada.gc.ca/articles/20090414.aspx?lang=eng</link>
      <author>media@pptc.gc.ca (Passport Canada)</author>
      <category></category>
      <description>Changes to the Canadian Citizenship Act.</description>
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      <title>Don't get swindled</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 3 Apr 2009 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.passportcanada.gc.ca/articles/20090403e.aspx?lang=eng</link>
      <author>media@pptc.gc.ca (Passport Canada)</author>
      <category></category>
      <description>Notice to Canadians who want to apply for a passport regarding unethical practices.</description>
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      <title>
        Closing of Passport On-line
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      <pubDate>Thu, 2 Apr 2009 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.passportcanada.gc.ca/articles/20090402.aspx?lang=eng</link>
      <author>media@pptc.gc.ca (Passport Canada)</author>
      <category></category>
      <description>The POL application form will be permanently closed down as of April 30, 2009.</description>
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      <title>
        2008 National Client Satisfaction Survey
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.passportcanada.gc.ca/articles/20090119.aspx?lang=eng</link>
      <author>media@pptc.gc.ca (Passport Canada)</author>
      <category></category>
      <description>We regularly solicit client feedback to help us better understand how we are doing and how we can improve.</description>
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