Concerns over passport applications

The following is a letter written by Tom Philp to Northumberland-Qunite West MP, Rick Norlock expressing concerns over changes to the passport procurement procedures.

Mr. Philp has kindly allowed the letter to be published. It was received by Cramahe Now on April 14.

Hi Rick.

I think your government's decision to close the portal for online passport applications is a major step backwards, and makes Canada look like technology's country cousin. Yes, there was a security glitch two years ago, but that was apparently fixed. In any event, if your Passport Canada people have not hired the appropriate personnel to ensure ongoing security of the system since then, what have they been doing for heaven's sake?

Right now particularly, when the U.S. is about to make it even more difficult for Canadians to enter that country, we need modern, streamlined, expedient systems in place to encourage citizens to apply for, and use passports. To return to a system that demands filling in forms and then taking them to a Canadian passport office for processing is arcane and foolish.

I expect you, as my Member of Parliament, to voice your concerns about this stupid move not only to the Minister, but in the House.

Thanks.

Tom Philp


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