A new government in Canada
Canada's 22^nd Prime Minister, Stephen Harper, was sworn in at Rideau Hall on February 6, 2006, along with our 28^th ministry. Read more about the new team...

Four new sectoral brochures of Canadian companies interested in Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria
(February 7, 2006)

Government of Canada statement on assassination in Beirut
(December 12, 2005)

Niger and the V^th Games of La Francophonie: a proud history
(December 7, 2005)

Canadian Clément Duhaime appointed Administrator of the International Organization of La Francophonie
(December 2, 2005)

Consular: New fees and a change in passport service standards
Due to continued increases in demand for passport services, please note that as of Monday, November 14, 2005, our service standards have been changed.

• Processing time is 15 business days (3 weeks) for all passport applications
• All Consular fees have been modified in order to reflect recent changes in the exchange rate of the Canadian to the U.S. dollar.

We appreciate your continued understanding and co-operation.
(November 9, 2005)