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Read the latest updates about the Passport program here.

Passport Program Changes Effective April 1, 2023

The Passport Program guidelines are being updated as of April 1, 2023.

You should review your Passport expenses to identify any recurring charges that will no longer be admissible as of April 1, 2023. Some expenses that were temporarily admissible due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will no longer be eligible.

You can review a summary of the key changes to the Passport Program guidelines here.

The April 2023 guidelines can be found on the Ontario government website at www.ontario.ca/page/passport-program-guidelines.

Passport eCLAIM Webinar

How to submit and manage an eCLAIM Webcast

Next webcasts: March 8, 2023 – 1:00pm – 2:00pm and March 20, 2023 – 12:00pm - 1:00pm

In these eCLAIM webcasts, you'll learn how to use eCLAIM to submit invoices and receipts and receive reimbursements quickly. There will also be a question period where participants can get answers in real-time about any part of the eCLAIM process. This webinar is being hosted by the Passport Program and presented by PassportONE through Family Service Toronto and Partners for Planning.

Register here for March 8.

Register here for March 20.


Passport funding increase as of July 1, 2022

All Passport program funding recipients are eligible for a 10% Passport funding increase as of July 1, 2022. The increase is calculated based on a person’s annual Passport approval amount as of July 1, 2022 and will be prorated for nine (9) months for the year 2022-2023.

Example:

  1. Current Passport funding amount $5,000 + 10% = $5,500. $5,500.00 is your new Passport funding allocation. The increase is being prorated in 2022-2023 therefore your Passport funding allocation this year is $5,375.
  2. Current Passport program funding amount $10,000 + 10% = $11,000. $11,000 is your new Passport funding allocation. The increase is being prorated in 2022-2023 therefore your Passport funding allocation this year is $10,750.

Download calculation tool

This tool is for calculation purposes only and may not accurately reflect a recipient’s budget. For confirmation or if you have any questions about your new funding allocation, please reach out to your local Passport agency.