Free replacement documents for Canadians and special measures for people affected by flooding in Nova Scotia

As Nova Scotia experiences severe flooding, the Government of Canada is urgently mobilizing to help support communities and the people who live in them. This includes help for Canadians and for people who will be crucial to the rebuilding effort.

Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship , announced special measures for people who have been impacted by the floods and need to replace vital documents or to extend or restore their status in Canada.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will issue free replacement documents for Canadians, permanent residents and temporary residents in Nova Scotia who have been directly affected by the floods. These include permanent resident cards, proof of citizenship, Canadian citizenship certificates, Canadian passports and other travel documents that are lost, damaged, destroyed or inaccessible as a result of this natural disaster.

Read more on www.cic.gc.ca