Also, I should explain a couple of things about PPR for everyone:
1. We used Canada Post Priority (not Xpresspost), with a folded Priority envelope inside, because of the February deadline for vacation - even though it specifically asks for Xpresspost. Priority is almost the same but a day quicker each way because we live in Vancouver.
2. We sent to the Courier address, not the Canada Post address. This is because it is considered a Courier service and needs someone to sign, except:
3. We forgot to check the box on the Priority envelope for "signature" - be careful not to make the same mistake, because:
4. Our package was sent 19th Dec, and went "Out for delivery" on 23rd Dec. Even today, it still does not say "Delivered" on the tracker. This almost gave us a heart attack but we phoned Canada Post the next day on 1-866-607-6301 and they said it was delivered.
5. Priority and Xpresspost service only cover $100 insurance unless you pay extra for more coverage. Due to what happened to us, I suggest putting the maximum $5000 insurance if you are sending your passport. Its $1.95 per $100 of coverage so $95.55 for the full $5000. I don't know about everyone else, but I would prefer to have my passport + PR than have $5000 and risk having application cancelled.
