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[u/Psnaps]

Hey there I’m in Ontario. The RCMP just received my forms this morning, any idea wha the wait times are to find out if you got accepted?

[u/Adept-Detective-8749 → u/Psnaps]

Mine (ON) was:

Received Apr 4

CC charged July 7

Issued Oct 13

I also spoke with the CFO and convinced them to send an email requesting mine be moved up on Oct 6 after seeing several people from Ontario receive their license before me; but applied well after. Wasn't easy to get through. Called at 7:47am to get in the call que and they picked up at 10:30am.

[u/Psnaps → u/Adept-Detective-8749]

Ah I see, I hear lots of people call in to see the status of the license and for it to be issued sooner. Who do I call exactly in Ontario the CFO or the RCMP themselves? What do I say when I call? Obviously it’s a tad bit early for me to call since they just received my forms today however when should I call?

[u/MLI691H → u/Psnaps]

Wait at least until your application appears on the portal and your CC charged. For me it was 70 days/10 weeks.

[u/Psnaps → u/MLI691H]

Ah I see how do I use the portal? Do. I need to make an account? How does the portal know it’s me?

[u/MLI691H → u/Psnaps]

On RCMP Individual Web Services (IWS): You need to create a GCKey account, or use partner sign in.

[u/Psnaps → u/MLI691H]

Ah I see now, I was looking through the informational FAQ on the site and didn’t get answers for..

What’s the main difference between GCkey and Sign-in partner? If I make a GCKEY can I switch to a Sign-in partner later if that’s what I chose to do? What’s ultimately easier/better to use between the two? Having two sign-in methods confuses me to be honest.

Edit: thank’s for everyone’s help and answers so far I really appreciate it!

[u/iloveneuro → u/Psnaps]

If you have both just pick the one you like. You’ll be presented the option every time just like service canada and CRA.

[u/Psnaps → u/iloveneuro]

I don’t really sign into any Government site, I go to Service Canada/Ontario directly in person when I need to handle matters in terms of paper etc.

I never had to do something like this so I’m still stuck on which sign-in method to choose.

[u/iloveneuro → u/Psnaps]

Then I’ll choose for you. Sign-in partner.

[u/Beretta_errata → u/Psnaps]

directly in person when I need to handle matters in terms of paperless

So your paperless method is to stand in line with paper in hand?

Sign in partner would be your bank, you sign into your bank account and your bank will verify its really you.

[u/Psnaps → u/Beretta_errata]

I meant to say in person with paper, instead of paperless I don’t do much online like that that’s what I meant to say I messed up. Ah Sign-in partner seems very secure and a GCKey is a username and password you make up yourself I presume.

Am I able to switch between the two or if I pick sign in partner that will be my method to sign in permanently?

[u/Beretta_errata → u/Psnaps]

IIRC cgkey needs to be sent by mail to your PAL address.

[u/Beretta_errata → u/Psnaps]

Am I able to switch between the two

It gives me a choice every time I sign on

[u/Beretta_errata → u/Psnaps]

Also, attending in person, I don't have that kind of time or patience when I could just check online in three minutes.