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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
As Ontario begins its three steps of reopening and travel is once again on the horizon, you may want to make sure your passport is up-to-date.
Extended Renewal Timing The Government of Canada has extended the renewal period to include any passport that expired on or after February 1, 2019. If you are applying for a passport with the same name, gender, date of birth and place of birth as your existing passport that expired on or after February 1, 2019, you are eligible for a simple passport renewal, which requires: your most recent passport two identical passport photos 2 references (non-family members who have known you for 2 years)
If you do not qualify for a passport renewal and need to make a new general application, you will need the following documentation: proof of Canadian citizenship (original only) a government-issued photo ID to support your identity 2 identical passport photos any valid Canadian travel document issued in your name a guarantor (Canadian citizen over 18 who holds a valid passport and has known you for at least two years, including your family) 2 references (anyone who has known you for at least 2 years, not family or your guarantor)
If you are applying for a child's passport (ie. a passport for an individual under the age of 16), the following documents are needed: Proof of your child’s Canadian citizenship (long-form birth certificate or citizenship certificate) (original document only). Two identical passport photos. One photo needs to be signed by the guarantor. Proof of parentage or proof of legal guardianship (if applicable). All documents that refer to the custody of, mobility of, or access to the child. Any valid Canadian passport or travel document issued in the child’s name. Supporting documentation if updating the gender identifier. a guarantor (Canadian citizen over 18 who holds a valid passport and has known you for at least two years, including your family)
Be Ready For When The Border Opens If you are still unsure which passport you should apply for, I will be hosting passport clinics to assist you as soon as we are able to hold indoor public events. In the meantime, consider visiting the following webpage to answer any further questions. https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadianpassports If you do not have internet access, please call my office at 888-326-9655 and we will help you determine type of application you are eligible for and what documentation is required.
Dave
Epp
Member of Parliament Chatham-Kent-Leamington
Dave.Epp@parl.gc.ca 888-326-9655 DaveEpp.ca
Map showing the current phase of work being done and the approved phase bring
Highway 3 widening will make its way to Leamington ESSEX COUNTY — A long-awaited announcement on the widening of Highway 3 to Leamington was made late last week as the province made a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to widen the highway from two to four lanes from the Town of Essex to the Municipality of Leamington. Construction is currently underway to widen 4.9 kilometres of Highway 3 from Maidstone Avenue to Arner Town Line in Essex and is expected to be completed in 2023. The RFQ is for work on an additional 15.6 kilometres of widening from two to four lanes between Essex and Leamington. The final phase of the Highway 3 widening project includes a total of 20.5 km of widening. “Highway 3 is a critical link between communities in the southwest with thousands of vehicles travelling be-
tween Windsor, Essex, Kingsville and Leamington each day,” said Rick Nicholls, MPP for Chatham-Kent-Leamington. “With this next step and the construction currently underway to widen Highway 3 in Essex, our government is delivering on its promise to improve this important section of highway in our region.” “We are listening to local residents about the importance of this project and continue to make progress on widening Highway 3,” said Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation. “Improving road safety, getting people moving and connecting communities are key priorities in our transportation plan for Southwestern Ontario.” The RFQ announced last week initiates procurement to complete the design, construction and financing for the final stage of work.
WHEATLEY — From Page 1 “Hydrogen Sulfide is highly toxic and explosive in certain concentrations,” said Case. “We cannot stress highly enough, the risk that exists.” The mixture of Hydrogen Sulfide with the oxygen in the air produces Sulphur
Dioxide, which produces the rotten egg smell. It’s commonly referred to as ‘sour gas.’ For now, officials urge residents to use caution, as the mixture is highly flammable and toxic.
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