Passport Canada announcing on their website that the cost of getting a five-year Canadian passport is jumping from $87 to $120 dollars in the new year.
Passport Canada says the increase is needed to maintain current operations, and offer security-enhanced travel documents.
The new fees come into effect July 1st, 2013, along with the introduction of the 10-year ePassport.
Passport Canada also states in March 2014, they will charge an additional $45 to replace a stolen or lost passport. Currently, that is a free service.
