In compliance with Canada Revenue Agency regulations, students paying tuition at a Canadian university are required to have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN) or Individual Tax Number (ITN) and to ...

Once in Canada, individuals must apply for a temporary social insurance number through the branch office of Service Canada that serves their area of residence: Find a Service Canada Centre Near You.

Better Business Bureau is warning people to be on the lookout for suspicious calls that claim to be from the Social Security Administration. Several consumers have reported to receiving calls and ...

Having a Social Insurance Number DOES NOT authorize you to work. Only your study or work permit can give you permission to work in Canada. To work, file taxes, and access government programs and ...

Please continue to monitor our FAQs page. Thank you for your patience. Apply for a Social Insurance Number (SIN) A Social Insurance Number (SIN) is a number that the Canadian government requires for ...

You can apply for your SIN online or by mail. Your “900” series SIN number will be issued by Service Canada. There is no fee. You will need the following documents to apply: Documents needed when ...