Your Canadian passport is one of your most important documents. Not only does it get you in and out of the country, but it’s also a piece of valid government ID. That means it’s technically government property.
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And with government property comes federal rules, meaning that Canadians have a certain duty towards it to make sure it’s not revoked or cancelled by the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship. You might not know that there’s actually many ways that can happen. It’s best to be aware of all of them so that you can keep your passport valid and on-hand.
There are some differences between a revoked or cancelled passport, though. For revocation, Canadians will receive a notice, as well as a chance to respond. This occurs during an administrative investigation, with the Passport Program relaying any important information about the matter (and decision) to you.
On the other hand, a cancellation is exactly that. Your passport becomes completely invalid and cannot be used. In both situations, you can get into serious trouble for using a revoked or cancelled passport.
We detail some of the surprising reasons that might happen to your passport.
8 Surprising Reasons Your Canadian Passport Could Be Revoked Or Cancelled
- You got your passport through false information
- You ignored a passport return request
- You lost your Canadian citizenship
- You are behind on alimony or child support payments
- The government helped you get home and you owe them money
- You previously lost your passport and reported it missing
- You’ve been charged with serious crimes
- You let someone else use your passport
It’s important to remain aware of how to keep your passport valid, especially during travel season. If you’ve got vacation plans, be sure to keep out of trouble, pay your owed bills, and have your passport be up-to-date.
For more information on passport revocation and cancellations, check here.
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