So I need to change my social insurance card because of the new last name... I had a doctor's appointment in the morning near the area so thought I could kill 2 birds with one stone by going to City Hall earlier. I checked their website and it said opened at 7:30! Perfect - I wouldn't need to take any extra time off work and just go get this done before my doctor's appointment.
I arrived at City Hall just after 8... to find no one at Service Canada - but I thought City Hall opened at 7:30? there was no indication that different departments had alternate hours. So I see a sign at the front desk that says that starting January 3, 2012, the desk opens at.... 8:30!!!!!!!!!!!! Are you kidding me? What a waste of my time.
Well luckily at 8:30, they did open their desk for inquiries and I was first in line. I bring my documents only to find out that AN ORIGINAL COPY of my citizenship card is required. I thought I had clearly read that only a copy was required but clearly I will take full fault for not reading Services Canada properly *FIST SHAKE*....At least the gentleman did seem apologetic although he was not able to use my copies as proof of identification.
What I did find out is that you do not need to change your SIN card unless you leave your employment, or if you go on maternity leave... guess I can wait.