Canadian government admits new passports susceptible to curling.Stephane Lapensee and his daughter had been in the Netherlands for a few days when they noticed something unusual about their new Canadian passports: the covers had curled up and become deformed.

“Looks like something coming out of a washing machine,” the former Ottawa resident told CTVNews.ca.  We speak to Garry Kellar, Vice President, Strategy Corp– he also had a hand in helping design the previous passport 

The Morning Rush with Bill Carroll every weekday from 5:00 am to 9:00 am on News Talk 580 CFRA. 

Canadian government admits new passports susceptible to curling.Stephane Lapensee and his daughter had been in the Netherlands for a few days when they noticed something unusual about their new Canadian passports: the covers had curled up and become deformed.
“Looks like something coming out of a washing machine,” the former Ottawa resident told CTVNews.ca.  We speak to Garry Kellar, Vice President, Strategy Corp– he also had a hand in helping design the previous passport 
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TMR - Gary Kellar Interview "Canadian government admits new passports susceptible to curling"

Patricia Boal talks to CFRA's Chris Holski, CTV's Rachel Aiello, W70 category sprinter and world record holder Wendy Alexis, Stefan Thomas from Karis Disability Services, Ottawa Life Magazine movie critic Keith Whittier, and much more. Plus, we sift through the Top 3 stories and tackle today's Question of the Day.

Patricia Boal talks to CFRA's Chris Holski, CTV's Rachel Aiello, W70 category sprinter and world record holder Wendy Alexis, Stefan Thomas from Karis Disability Services, Ottawa Life Magazine movie critic Keith Whittier, and much more. Plus, we sift through the Top 3 stories and tackle today's Question of the Day.

Ottawa At Work with Patricia Boal - March 13th, 2026

On today’s edition of the CTV Your Morning Ottawa Podcast, tech expert Carmi Levy discusses the urgent need for A.I. safety regulations following last month’s horrific tragedy in Tumbler Ridge. In between the bad and the grim, we try to lighten things up a bit. We are celebrating Irish Heritage Month with Ambassador John Concannon. Later in the program, we get to know the inspiring Kayden, who was recently named CHEO’s 2026 Champion! We also examine the major investment that is taking Ottawa Rapid FC to the next level. And finally, Matt Demers unveils his Oscar predictions ahead of Sunday’s Awards Night! You can catch all the action on CTV, from the red carpet all the way to Best Picture.

On today&rsquo;s edition of the CTV Your Morning Ottawa Podcast, tech expert Carmi Levy discusses the urgent need for A.I. safety regulations following last month&rsquo;s horrific tragedy in Tumbler Ridge. In between the bad and the grim, we try to lighten things up a bit. We are celebrating Irish Heritage Month with Ambassador John Concannon. Later in the program, we get to know the inspiring Kayden, who was recently named CHEO&rsquo;s 2026 Champion! We also examine the major investment that is taking Ottawa Rapid FC to the next level. And finally, Matt Demers unveils his Oscar predictions ahead of Sunday&rsquo;s Awards Night! You can catch all the action on CTV, from the red carpet all the way to Best Picture.

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Patricia Boal starts the show talking about the top 3 stories of the day.

Patricia Boal starts the show talking about the top 3 stories of the day.

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