Current Requirements to Access Canadian WW2 Service Records

[David Dunlop]

My Dad served with the QOCHofC from 1939 to 1945 and reenlisted with the Regimental Pipe Band in 1960, serving an additional 10 years. I have his wartime Pay Book and Service Number details and, if I remember correctly, his second tour with the Regiment was under his Social Insurance Number. He passed away in 1992.

Has anyone successfully navigated the current requirements to obtain copies of family Service Records for these situations?

From what I have read online, one must apparently apply for a ATIP Account at the cost of $5.00 Cdn, but this account appears to be nothing more than a confirmation tool for a multitude of Canadian Federal Government Departments, that you have been approved to make requests under the Freedom of Information Act.

Where do you go from there to obtain copies of a family members full, wartime Service Record, and any later postwar Service Record, and what are those costs?

Any information would be greatly appreciated.


David