My new school contacted my present school this morning and they told me that they said they can cancel the FEC online but they still need to go to the provincial HQ to get the document which I need. This is a six hour train ride away so will involve the HR staying overnight. Reading between the lines they seem to want to do this only when they are sure of who is leaving or not to avoid several trips. Apparently this official letter is fundamental and the transfer will not go through without it.

They seem to be sticking by their guns and won't give us this letter until our contract is finished and we turn our keys in etc. One of my colleagues who renewed last year said it was the same situation last year so I am at a loss now as to how to speed up the process. Existing RP expires June 26th and the new school say they need to start this process before the end of this month.

I'm really hell bent on not having to go home to sort out something that can be solved seemingly by someone getting on a train. Would it be possible for me to procure this letter myself or would I have no hope?

Any ideas?