Wild Fires area growing problem in our nation, encroaching on towns and cities, and destroying most everything in their path.
In a news release today, the federal government announced a new plan to replace important documents for free.
this will include permanent resident cards, Canadian citizenship certificates, Canadian passports and other travel documents that are lost, damaged, destroyed or inaccessible due to wildfires.
Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship notes these measures are designed to simplify the process of replacing these documents for anyone struggling with the fires.
These special measures are in effect until November 30, 2024. If you've lost documentation due to a wildfire, visit the Government of Canada Website