PORT ELGIN, Ontario, April 6, 2009 - MP Ben Lobb is organizing more passport clinics for constituents in Huron-Bruce.  Starting June 1st, 2009, passports will be required for all Canadians entering the United States, even by car.

Since January, Lobb’s office has assisted close to 750 constituents at clinics throughout the riding.

Walkerton
Monday, April 6th
6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Walkerton Legion

Clinton
Wednesday, April 8th
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Clinton Legion

Wingham
Thursday, April 9th
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Wingham Legion

To ensure prompt and efficient service people must bring:

• Copy of Driver’s License or Health Card (signed by your guarantor)
• Your original Birth Certificate or Canadian Citizenship Card
• Credit card, Money order or certified cheque ($87 Adult, $37 Child—under 16 years of age)
• Two identical passport photos that comply with Passport Canada’s specifications
• Your Guarantor MUST sign your passport application, the copy of you supporting documents and the back of one of your pictures
  

Please note the following key information:

Applications CANNOT be processed at the clinic.  All applications will be sent to Passport Canada for processing.

People may submit applications for themselves and up to three (3) additional family members who live at the same address.

Mr. Lobb offers passport services through his MP offices. If someone cannot be served on the day of the Passport Clinic, they are invited to visit one of Mr. Lobb's constituency offices on another day for passport assistance.

Passport Canada application forms can be picked up at any MP office, Canada Post outlet, or Service Canada Centre. More information or electronic forms can also be obtained by visiting www.ppt.gc.ca.

For more information on the Passport Clinics please call 1-877-524-6560 (Goderich) or 1-519-832-2999 (Port Elgin) or read the “Passport Clinic Information Sheet” on our website.