The Canadian passport is renowned worldwide for its power and respect as a travel document. It serves various purposes, from facilitating reunions with loved ones to embarking on exciting adventures.
For many immigrants, obtaining a Canadian passport signifies the culmination of their journey towards citizenship and the opportunity to join a diverse and inclusive society that upholds democratic values, freedom, and human rights.
Sean Fraser, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, and Karina Gould, the Minister of Families, Children, and Social Development, introduced the redesigned Canadian passport last week.
This new passport has undergone a thorough redesign, including cutting-edge security measures and eye-catching artwork. The new Canadian passport underscores its significance for all Canadians by maintaining its position as one of the world’s most secure and universally accepted travel papers.
Features of Canada’s New Passport
The updated Canadian passport includes cutting-edge security features to protect Canadian citizens’ identities. Notably, the passport’s data page now uses polycarbonate technology, similar to that used in Canadian driver’s licences.
Personal information is now laser engraved onto data pages rather than printed with ink, resulting in increased durability and resistance to manipulation and counterfeiting.
In addition, the passport has a Kinegram above the primary photo, a special see-through window displaying a secondary image of the passport bearer, a variable laser image, and a temperature-sensitive ink function.’
