Canada has one of the most powerful passports in the world

Canada has one of the most powerful passports in the world

The Canadian passport has been ranked among the most powerful in the world, according to a new report.

Henley & Partners has released its October 2021 Henley Passport Index ranking and the passport from the Great White North was included in the top 10 countries.

Each quarter, the Henley Passport Index presents its ranking of passports according to the number of countries their holders can enter without the bother of applying for a visa in advance. The renowned London-based consultancy, which helps governments develop citizenship-by-investment programs, bases the ranking on exclusive data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and additional in-house research.

The index also shows many countries "with high-ranking passports have enforced some of the most stringent inbound COVID-19-related travel restrictions, while many countries with lower-ranking passports have relaxed their borders without seeing this openness reciprocated."

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