The province of Labrador will see the expansion of federal biometrics collection services in early 2027. The service will start in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, where fingerprints and photographs will be collected to verify applicants’ identities and support immigration assessments. The announcement came during a meeting between Federal Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Lena Metlege Diab and local officials.
The new service aims to improve the efficiency of immigration processing by confirming applicants’ identities through biometric data. This will help authorities evaluate applications more accurately. The service is part of a broader effort to modernize immigration procedures across Canada.
Biometric collection has been a growing focus for federal immigration authorities in recent years. Similar services have been introduced in other provinces, with the goal of reducing processing times and improving security. Labrador’s inclusion marks a step forward in aligning regional services with national standards. The expansion is expected to benefit both immigrants and local authorities by streamlining the application process.
