Forward Regulatory Plan: 2019 to 2021
Remission order to temporarily waive fees for individuals requesting an “X” identifier in their IRCC document

Enabling Act: Financial Administration Act

Description

Pursuant to subsection 23(2.1) of the Financial Administration Act, a proposal is being developed to create a remission order that would authorize temporary fee waiving measures for individuals who are requesting an “X” identifier (instead of “F” (female) or “M” (male)) on their department-issued document.

Regulatory cooperation efforts (domestic and international)

Regulatory cooperation efforts are not required.

Potential impacts on Canadians, including businesses

There are no expected impacts on Canadians or Canadian businesses.

Consultations

This Order aligns with broader Government of Canada initiatives on gender identity for which consultations were held with interested stakeholders.

Departmental contact information

Lisa Bokwa
Director, Passport Program Policy
Admissibility Branch
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Email: Lisa.Bokwa@cic.gc.ca
Telephone: 613-437-5913

Date the regulatory initiative was first included in the Forward Regulatory Plan: October 1, 2018