For immediate release
CALGARY, ALBERTA, June 25, 2013 — As downtown Calgary continues to be a restricted area, the Harry Hays Building (220 4th Avenue SE) remains closed to the general public at this time. Please note the following information on how to access services from federal departments and agencies, including any alternate points of service, in the Calgary area:
- Passport Canada
- Calgary South office, 14331 Macleod Trail SW
Hours of operation 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
For further information visit Passport Canada's Website at www.passport.gc.ca
- Service Canada
- Calgary East
1502 - 515 Marlborough Way NE
Hours of operation 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Calgary North (Offering French service)
1816 Crowchild Trail NW
Hours of operation 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Calgary South
6712 Fisher Street SE
Hours of operation 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Call 1-800 O CANADA or visit www.servicecanada.gc.ca for more details.
- Canada Revenue Agency
- Tax relief may be provided to taxpayers who are unable to file returns by July 2 due to flooding or because of other circumstances beyond their control. Business owners and self‑employed individuals who were unable to meet their filing and payment obligations may also be eligible. More information is available at the Canada Revenue Agency Website.
- Tax payments can continue to be made at financial institutions or on-line. See the Canada Revenue Agency Website for information on payment methods.
- Citizenship and Immigration
- Applicants should note that scheduled appointments for the week of June 24th to 28th may need to be rescheduled, as long as the Harry Hays building remains closed. Officials will determine if services may be delivered from an alternate location in Calgary.
- For more information contact 1-888-242-2100.
- Veterans Affairs
- Clients can continue to call the National Contact Centre Network (NCCN) toll-free number Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. local time.
- 1-866-522-2122 (English)
- 1-866-522-2022 (French)
- Public Works and Government Services Canada
- For any bids on Government of Canada Contracts to be submitted to the Calgary office closing between June 24 and July 1, 2013, please note that the closing date (as per the date on page one of the solicitation) has been extended by seven days. Please check www.buyandsell.gc.ca for the latest information.
- Canada Post
- Flooding and the ongoing emergency situation may have impacted mail and parcel delivery services in your area. Visit www.canadapost.ca for details.
For the latest information regarding the ongoing emergency situation in Calgary, please continue to check the Calgary Emergency Management Agency website at www.calgary.ca.
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