This request may be used by Canadian citizens, permanent residents or other individuals or corporations present in Canada to request access to information from the Department of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) or the Department of Social Development Canada (SDC) under the Access to Information Act.
Submit the access request to the Office of the department's Privacy Coordinator listed at the bottom of this page. Enclose a $5.00 money order or cheque payable to the Receiver General of Canada, or telephone your Mastercard or VISA payment directly to the Privacy Coordinator. You will receive an acknowledgement which will provide you with a number for tracking progress on your request. Depending upon the type or amount of information being sought, you may be asked to authorize further charges.
Step 3
When you receive an answer to your request, review the information to determine whether you wish to make a further request under the Act. You also have the right to complain to the Access to Information Commissioner should you believe that you have been denied any of your rights under the Act.