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Fee Type | Regulatory |
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Fee-setting Authority | Passport service fees regulations |
Reason for Planned Introduction of or Amendment to Fee |
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Effective Date of Planned Change | FY 2012-13 / FY 2013-14 |
Consultation and Review Process Planned |
Consultations: Phase 1 - consultations: In the spring of 2010, Passport Canada held in-depth public consultations on the services for which it charges fees, and reported the results of the 7200 responses in a Public Consultations Findings Report, published in October 2010. As part of the next phase of the process, Passport Canada used this input to help design an updated service offering and fee structure. Phase 2 - public input submission and resolution period: Passport Canada presented its fee-for-service proposal to Canadians in November 2011. Phase 2 was successfully completed on January 3, 2012. Fifty-six inputs were received and all complaints were resolved. Phase 3 - tabling in Parliament: The User Fees Act establishes that regulating authorities must table in both houses of Parliament a detailed fee-for-service proposal upon the completion of the complaints-resolution process. Parliamentary tabling is planned for spring 2012. Phase 4 - regulatory changes: Upon completion of the parliamentary tabling, Passport Canada will proceed with amending its Passport Services Fees Regulations to reflect the new proposed fee structure. Passport Canada plans to seek final approval of its amended fee regulations in fall 2012. Phase 5- implementation: New fees are scheduled to come into force upon the completion of the national roll-out of the ePassport (March 2013). Review: Yearly |
For further information, see: http://www.passeportcanada.gc.ca/publications/consultations/index.aspx?lang=eng.