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Your 2026 tax return

Most people · filing deadline

167days left

File and pay byApril 30, 2027
Self-employed file byJune 15, 2027
canada.ca/taxes Sep 29, 2026

Passport renewal planner

Adult passport · applying in Canada
You can renew. No guarantor needed.
10 years · 5 years$163.50 · $122.50
Fee · 10 years$163.50
Online20 business days + mail
Apply todayReady by Oct 29
canada.ca/passport Sep 29, 2026

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canada.ca/holidays Sep 29, 2026

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Passport renewal planner
Adult passport · applying in Canada
Eligible
Fee · 10 yr$163.50
Processing20business days
Ready byOct 29
canada.ca · Checked Sep 29, 2026

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Renew an adult passport in Canada
canada.ca › passports › renew
Renewing a passport is simpler than applying for a new one. This is because you don’t need a guarantor, proof of Canadian citizenship or supporting identification.
Checked Sep 29, 2026Page updated Jul 28, 2026
Sources3 official pages
  1. 1Check if you can renewcanada.caSep 29
  2. 2Passport processing timescanada.caSep 29
  3. 3Travel advice and advisoriestravel.gc.caSep 29

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