Originally Posted by Seat13F_AC_CRJ
Losing one passport is an inconvenience. Losing two in rapid succession is a sure recipe for pertual hassles. In the latter case, Passport Canada will make careful notes in your file and perhaps issue a limited validity passport (one year rather than the normal five years). If it ever does show up, make sure you turn it in to the nearest Passport Canada office. They can update your file, punch holes to cancel the document, and then return it to you for a souvenir.
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Passports reported lost or stolen and subsequently found MUST be returned to Passport Canada. They will NOT be returned to the client. You should note that you should report a lost/stolen passport as soon as you notice it is lost or stolen. The longer you wait, the greater chance that someone is using it for less than wholesome activites UNDER YOUR NAME. However, once reported, the passport is cancelled and even if you find it 10 minutes later, you cannot use it. If you don't make a habit of losing passports in rapid succession, you should have no problem. Maximum 10 days replacement time for normal cases.
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