Lost all ID, including citizenship - Canadian Citizen Born Abroad

[jjneedhelp]

Hi there, I'm hoping someone could give me any sort of advice.

My wallet was recently stolen, which contained ALL my ID, including my BC health care card, my citizenship, drivers license & debit/credit cards. The only thing I have which wasn't in my wallet is my birth certificate, but because I was born abroad (in Scotland), I have no proof that I am a Canadian citizen.

I already know that I shouldn't have kept all my important identification in my wallet, and trust me, I have learnt my lesson!

I have gotten a police report and taken it to Service Canada along with my SIN (not the card), former high school ID, expired driver's license, credit card & phone bill statements to prove I am a BC resident, but the worker told me they couldn't do anything unless I had my citizenship to prove I am a Canadian citizen.

I have looked into getting a new citizenship, and am told it takes over TEN months and they need two pieces of ID, which I don't have. I cannot go ten months without any form of ID, I need it to cash my cheques from work, do any banking, etc.

I was born in Scotland but have lived here since I was 4... I'm now 21. My parents, and both sisters are also Canadian citizens, would this help in some way... ?

Can anybody help me or give any advice? Or guide me in the right direction? I am completely lost! Thank you for ANY advice, it is much appreciated!

[Leon]

Apply for the citizenship certificate but ask for it to be expedited based on your circumstances.  You can get it in as little as 1-2 months.

[jjneedhelp]

Apply for the citizenship certificate but ask for it to be expedited based on your circumstances.  You can get it in as little as 1-2 months.

They ask for two pieces of ID when applying for citizenship certificate, which I don't have. Thank you for the suggestion though. Unless there's a way around that if I explain the circumstance?

Is there a government official I can talk to perhaps? Such as a member of parliament? I'm so lost!

[Leon]

You have your expired drivers license and former high school ID.  Do you have a passport?

What did you need from Service Canada anyway?  A new SIN card?  You already have a SIN number that is not a temporary one so I am not sure why they would need to see that you are still a citizen. 

Did you check if you could get a new drivers license based on your expired one?

Did you check if you can get a new health card with your expired drivers license and high school ID?  It's not like it's a new one, it is really just a copy of the old one that was stolen.

[steaky]

How about your Canadian and British (or Scotish) passports?  Aren't they consider IDs?