Canada's New Passport Policy: Full Refund for Delays

0:00It's April 1st. Welcome in. This is Canada News Today, where local news meets AI. Canada's federal government just rolled out a new passport policy that's got travelers paying attention. Starting today, April 1st, 2026. If it takes more than 30 business days to process your application, you get a full refund on the fee. It's their way of backing up service promises with real accountability. Those folks see their passports in 10-20 business days, so this covers the longer waits. The clock starts ticking only after they receive a complete application, and mailing time doesn't count toward the 30 days. This move aims to ease frustration for anyone stuck in delays, especially with summer trips looming. No more shelling out cash with our results, giving applicants some leverage when bureaucracy slows down. Don't apply to urgent or express services, so if you're in a rush, those faster options stay as is without the guarantee. Keep that in mind next time you're applying, and hit the road smoother.