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- Canada will raise passport fees by 2.7% on March 31, 2026, to cover costs.
- The increase follows an order-in-council linking prices to the consumer price index.
- Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada says fees cover only about 15% of costs, forecasting a $121 million deficit in FY 2024-25.
- Critics including Jenny Kwan of NDP say fees burden low-income residents.
- The government has struggled with processing times and issued refunds for delays.
