Originally Posted by
Adam Smith
Dropped off all my renewal stuff at the main office in YYC (Harry Hayes building) a few weeks ago. Express service as I had a trip coming up within a couple weeks. Got the old design - I had forgotten all about the new one until someone sent me a link to a story about how they're not holding up well.
I renewed by mail (to Gatineau) a few weeks before you. Originally I was disappointed that I received the old design but I was relieved when I saw the issues with the new passports.