2.1(1)Despite the Right to Information and Protection of Privacy Act and for the purposes of this Act, the Minister may enter into agreements with the Canada Revenue Agency to collect, use or disclose tax information, including personal information, to establish eligibility for financial or other assistance.

2.1(2)Prior to entering into an agreement under subsection (1), the Minister shall obtain the consent of the applicant.

2.1(3)For the purposes of this section, “personal information” means the name and date of birth of the person whose eligibility is being established.