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Originally Posted by Jason14h
Like I said a simple text or email for renewal would take care of 80% of people - confirm your address, upload picture , pay a small fee, done. It’s simple .
The security risk is way lower on an image taken in real time from your phone vs going to Walmart and getting a picture “authenticated” from a Walmart photoshop . The same technology the airport use is now avail in apps for facial recognition
Drivers licence renewals are also a complete scam
And guess what - the government mandates how a renewal works for them too !
A private registry can’t offer online renewal where you upload your new picture and they send you a new license automatically
Literally the only difference on a renewal is the picture . Actually a drivers license you at least have to pay any outstanding fines, and sometimes take an eye exam !
People accepting these industries/policies is mind blowing . Any excuse to take more money from your pockets!
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How much do you think it should cost to renew a passport and why do you think that’s the right amount? How does that amount compare to the small fee you’re suggesting it would cost through an online renewal program?
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Literally the only difference on a renewal is the picture
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You know that is literally not the case, but even if you ignore the fact that peoples names change from marriage/divorce you can’t possibly think that there is no reason to very other details of a renewal, which is going to cost at least some money to have someone do. As for the photo aspect, I think you’re really underestimating how easily sending digital photos rather than hard copy ones can be abused but I would agree that is less likely to be as big of an issue for renewals. It’s probably the same reason why it’s not allowed for drivers licenses.
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Actually a drivers license you at least have to pay any outstanding fines, and sometimes take an eye exam !
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On behalf of all Canadians I’ll ask that you not give the passport office and CRA any ideas.
