Ginette Petitpas Taylor, the Federal Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency has announced that fees will be waived for victims of Hurricane Fiona who need to replace vital lost or destroyed documents, including travel documents and citizenship certificates.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada will issue free replacement documents for Canadians directly affected by the hurricane. These documents will expire on the same date as the original damaged or lost ones would have expired. Covered documents include permanent resident cards, Canadian citizenship certificates or cards, Canadian passports and other travel documents that are lost, damaged, destroyed or inaccessible due to Hurricane Fiona.

The special measures will take effect retroactively from September 24, 2022, and will continue until further notice. This time frame gives Canadians and permanent residents time to sort out what documents they need to replace and to apply with no fees.