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Canada to open new biometrics collection site in Labrador in January 2027
Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab announced a new biometrics collection site in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Labrador, starting operations in January 2027, ending long trips to St. John's for immigration applicants.
Why it matters
Immigration applicants in Labrador have long had to travel to St. John's, Newfoundland, to give biometrics. The new site will sharply cut the travel time and cost for local applicants.
Full report
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Lena Metlege Diab announced at a press conference in St. John's on the morning of September 29 that Canada will expand biometrics collection in Labrador, with a new site to begin operations in January 2027 in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.
Many people based in Labrador currently travel to St. John's, Newfoundland, to have biometrics collected — a journey of about 900 km by air, or about 1,600 km by car and ferry, from Happy Valley-Goose Bay.
Biometrics for immigration applications consists of an applicant's photograph and fingerprints. The requirement applies to temporary residence and permanent residence (PR) applications, as well as PR card renewals for people who were age-exempt when they first applied.
Happy Valley-Goose Bay is the largest population centre in Labrador, with 8,040 residents in the 2021 Census. IRCC's media advisory also confirmed that the September 29 press conference was held to unveil projects strengthening Francophone immigration in Newfoundland and Labrador and other Francophone minority communities outside Quebec.
Sources: CIC News, ICC Immigration, cross-checked with IRCC media advisory.
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