Passport Canada

Quick, efficient, helpful — everything one would need from a Passport Office. Very well run!

Impressive organization and efficiency, only if all other government offices can be like this one.
For passport renewal, if you qualify for the «simplified» process and can type /​fill out the application form in advance, you can literally walk in and out of there in a few minutes. First you are directed to the Courtesy Desk, the staff go over your pre-​filled form and existing passport, if all checks out you are given a number and sent back to the waiting area. The waiting time obviously depend on how many people are applying on the day, but the line for those with pre-​filled forms moves much faster; you go up when it’s your turn, answer the questions if there is any, pay the fee and you are done and out.