How To Create CIC GCKay Account In Canada

Once you have successfully saved your application through the Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) public website, an email will be sent to the email address of the Primary Contact. You can only access your saved application with the information (weblink) included in this email, therefore it is critical that you save this email.

For security purposes, you will need to use the GCKey service provided by the Government of Canada to open your saved application when utilizing the link provided from within the email. A GCKey is a unique credential (username/password) that allows access to, and protects your communication with, online Government of Canada programs and services. Take note that once you have accessed the saved application form with your GCKey, only that GCKey will be able to access the form.

WD recommends that you create a new (separate) GCKey for each individual application you submit to WD. Creating a unique GCKey for each application allows you to share the GCKey with others in your organization who may need to view the application. In the event another individual must gain access to the saved application, sharing the GCKey is at your organization’s risk and discretion. As such, we do not recommend using the Sign-in Partner method using financial institution partners; however, this option is available for those who prefer it.

2. Step By Step Instructions

. In order to retrieve a saved application, first, open the email that is sent to the primary contact of the application upon saving.

Note: If the Primary Contact does not receive their saved email within 24 hours contact a WD regional office.

2. Within the email (sample email located below), click the Application Retrieval Link to open your saved application form.

Text Version, Figure 1: Saved Email

3. Click “Continue to GCKey”

4. To sign in with an existing GCKey, proceed to step 5. To create a new GCKey, proceed to step 6.

5. If you already have a GCKey, you may enter the “Username” and “Password” on the current page and then click “Sign In”. (Proceed to step 11)

6. If you do not have a GCKey, or want a GCKey specifically designated for a specific application/program, press the “Sign Up” button on the right hand side.

7. Read and Accept the Terms and Conditions of Use.

8. Create your Username, and hit “Continue”.

9. Create your password, re-enter it to confirm, and hit “Continue”.

10. Create your password recovery questions, hints and answers. Then select “Continue”.

11. GCKey log in/creation is complete. If you have:

• Just finished creating a GCKey, click “Continue”.

• Finished signing in with an existing GCKey, click “Continue”

12. You can now access and edit your previously saved application.