canadian passport - Identification proof documents

[iamkran]

Hi All,

Im applying for canadian passport,in the application we need to provide the identification documents like health card, ontario card or drivers license.

all I have is a health card, but that is up for renewal. I renewed my health card but the physical card wont be renewed untill 4 to 6 weeks
However, I do have a temporary copy of card and old health card as a photo proof.

so would I able to use my health card with temporary page health card together to present identity proof in passport.
Any ideas?
Thanks in Advance

 

[amybear123]

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[armoured]

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If you're in this situation and in Ontario, I'd recommend getting the Ontario photo card. It's designed for precisely these situations - ID for someone who doesn't have a driver's license. Although they say it takes 4 to 6 weeks, I've had experience of Ontario getting these and driver's licenses delivered in 2-3 weeks (no promises mind). Or wait for the health card.

CItizenship usually takes ~six months or more. In my view, it's worth taking an extra month before applying to make sure you have exactly what is required. Even if IRCC accepts it but then asks for more docs later, that can easily waste a couple months; and if they return it, definitely two months.

Why cut corners? If you can get the docs you know they accept, do that.