Gatineau – The nine-digit Social Insurance Number (SIN) is fundamental to work in Canada and access Government of Canada programs and services. Each year, Employment and Social Development Canada/Service Canada sees an increased demand for SIN applications, especially as international students arrive for the school year in the fall and winter semesters. Here are some improvements ESDC/Service Canada has put in …
Gatineau – In the winter months, Service Canada has traditionally experienced spikes in demand for passport services. As Canadians plan for March break travel or other winter getaways, they may be experiencing longer queues for in-person service at passport offices. While there may be longer lineups for passport services at certain offices, Service Canada is getting passports into the hands …
Ottawa – Beginning in August 2022, Service Canada started to roll out 10-day passport pick-up service at 13 Service Canada Centres across the country. Canadians can apply for a passport at these locations and receive it after 10 business days. The passport can either be mailed or be picked up in person. Since starting to offer the 10-day passport pick-up …
