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Canadian passport fees that haven’t risen in over a decade are set to go up at month’s end when the federal government begins to charge a price that reflects Canada’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation. Moreover, the fee hike this year — $9 or less, depending on the service — could be followed by more in years to come as Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is “in the midst of a comprehensive fee structure review” to ensure that all verified passport program costs are reflected in future adjustments. “The Passport Program’s base fee structure alone can no longer...