Maple News reports that the Canadian government will raise passport and travel document fees for the first time in more than two years, with changes taking effect March 31, 2026.
The increase will apply to all passports and related service fees, whether issued inside Canada or abroad, and is expected to rise by 2.7% in line with the April 2024 All-items Consumer Price Index (CPI) for Canada.
As an example, the standard 10-year adult passport issued from within Canada is projected to move from about $120 CAD to roughly $123.2, with the increase likely rounded to the nearest dollar.
The current child passport issued from within Canada, priced at $57, is expected to rise to about $58.5.
This is not a one-off change. Officials describe it as the start of a new adoption of annual increases tied to inflation, rather than a single-price adjustment.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has indicated the passport program is undergoing a comprehensive fee-structure review to better reflect the true cost of operations, with proposed adjustments to be opened for public consultation before any final changes are made. There is no timeline yet for presenting these options; current plans suggest inflation-linked increases will continue under the CPI framework until a new approach is adopted.
Maple News will monitor developments and provide guidance for applicants as the regime evolves.