1 Remove any jewelry from the general area of the wound so if the area swells, the jewelry will not affect blood flow. 2  Apply steady, direct pressure and elevate the area for a full 15 minutes. 3  Use a clock-15 minutes can seem like a long time. 4  Resist the urge to peek after a few minutes to see whether bleeding has stopped. If blood soaks through the cloth, apply another one without lifting the first. 2  If there is an object in the wound, apply pressure around the object, not directly over it. 3  If moderate to severe bleeding has not slowed or stopped, continue direct pressure while getting help. 4  Do not use a tourniquet to stop the bleeding.
Without the fee increases, Passport Canada would not be able to maintain current operations, let alone offer security-enhanced travel documents, the agency says. New regulations posted this week confirm the cost of a five-year passport will increase to $120 from $87. And starting in July 2013, a 10-year passport will also be offered at a cost of $160.
A passport card is valid for travel to and from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda at land border crossings and sea ports-of-entry. It is not valid for air travel. It is valid for 10 years for adults and 5 years for minors under 16. A first passport book costs $135 for adults and $105 for minors under the age of 16. It costs $110 to renew. A first passport card costs $55 for adults and $40 for minors under the age of 16. It costs $30 to renew. The cost when applying for both is $165 for adults and $120 for minors.