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Mikeypm May 9th 2013 9:19 am
Re: Improving Passport Services For Canadians ?
 
Originally Posted by Former Lancastrian (Post 10701137)
I might get paid more and get a bonus like some of those in the private sector :rofl:
Im not saying it wont ever be privatized but would love to see a company take it over and see what their initial costs for running CBSA would be.
Sort of like G4S at the London Olympics;)
Actually G4S don't do passports at scihpol airport but they do security so it's only a step away

Former Lancastrian May 9th 2013 9:32 am
Re: Improving Passport Services For Canadians ?
 
Originally Posted by Mikeypm (Post 10701141)
Actually G4S don't do passports at scihpol airport but they do security so it's only a step away
My comment was based on the cost overruns of the security at the London Olympics. I can just imagine a company like G4S saying we can provide border security for X amount per year and then saying ah we got it wrong and the Govt needs to pony up X amount of millions.

Mikeypm May 9th 2013 9:35 am
Re: Improving Passport Services For Canadians ?
 
Originally Posted by Former Lancastrian (Post 10701164)
My comment was based on the cost overruns of the security at the London Olympics. I can just imagine a company like G4S saying we can provide border security for X amount per year and then saying ah we got it wrong and the Govt needs to pony up X amount of millions.
I knew that's what you meant and I was just pointing out that its close to reality already.

Former Lancastrian May 9th 2013 9:48 am
Re: Improving Passport Services For Canadians ?
 
Originally Posted by Mikeypm (Post 10701174)
I knew that's what you meant and I was just pointing out that its close to reality already.
CATSA the Govt agency responsible for passenger pre screening boarding aircraft domestic or international already contract out to security firms such as Garda and Avion. Have you ever seen their turnover rate and retention of staff due to almost paying them minimum wage and not very good benefits.
You get what you pay for I guess.

Steve_ May 10th 2013 4:59 am
Re: Improving Passport Services For Canadians ?
 
This is all about saving money, there are passport offices all over the place and with the ten-year passport they want to shut some of them down.

Getting a NEXUS card does help but you still need under IATA rules to show a passport at check-in and the gate when flying internationally.


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