Government of Canada
Symbol of the Government of Canada

Human Resources and Social Development Canada


Information Holdings

Central Personal Information Banks

Government Compensation Records
Description: Information contained in this bank includes reports of accidents, claims for compensation, supporting medical documents, correspondence and records of amounts of money paid.
Class of Individuals: Federal and Crown corporation employees and certain employees. Proof of identification may be required before access is granted.
Purpose: The purpose of this bank is to record all claims for compensation under the Government Employees Compensation Act and the Merchant Seamen Compensation Act.
Consistent Uses: The files are used to establish validity of claims and to determine workers' compensation entitlement.
Retention and Disposal Standards: The complete file is microfilmed three years after it is settled, then destroyed. The microfilm is retained for 100 years.
RDA Number: 69/089 amendment no. 1
Related Record Number: HRSDC LAB 235
TBS Registration: 00457
Bank Number: HRSDC PCE 701

Pilot Project in Disability Management
Description: Information contained in this bank includes information obtained from employees of Correctional Services Canada, Social Development Canada, Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, National Defence, and Public Works and Government Services who participate in the Pilot Project in Disability Management. The information is obtained by the Project's Case Managers in order to develop and implement an employee's individualized return-to-work plan that specifies the responsibilities of the employer, employee, attending physician, and other service providers who may be involved in the employee's rehabilitation and return-to-work process. It may also include a licensed medical practitioner's statement of physical or mental capacities of the individual.
Class of Individuals: Employees of the participating institutions who have experienced an injury or illness and are being assisted with their workforce reintegration.
Purpose: The purpose of this bank is to assist Case Managers with pilot testing a Disability Management program that helps prevent disability and assists employees to quickly and safely return to work after an injury or illness.
Consistent Uses: Information contained in this bank will be used to evaluate the effectiveness of Disability Management and the Pilot Project.
Retention and Disposal Standards: Information will be retained for no less than two years after the last activity relating to the employee's return to work.
RDA Number: 98/005
Related Record Number: HRSDC PCB 290
TBS Registration: 003410
Bank Number: HRSDC PCE 705