Canadian passports are printed at specialized passport printing facilities operated by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and Service Canada. These secure facilities are located in:
Gatineau, Quebec – This is the main printing centre for Canadian passports.
Mississauga, Ontario – Another major site for passport production.
Other regional locations – Some urgent or express passports may be printed at select regional passport offices that have the necessary secure equipment.
These facilities are equipped with high-security systems to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of passport production.