Mr. Gary McDonald at the Government Operations and Estimates Committee

On February 22nd, 2007. See this statement in context.

February 22nd, 2007 / 4:30 p.m.

Director General for Policy and Planning, Passport Office, Department of Foreign Affairs

I think it's important to remember that when we were at 43% being passport holders, nearly 70% of Canadians who crossed the land border had a passport. Over 80% of Canadians who travelled had a passport. The percentage of passport holders doesn't necessarily reflect the percentage of Canadians who travel.

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