You will need a Social Insurance Number (SIN) to work or to access government programs and benefits in Canada. To apply for your SIN, please take the following documents to a Service Canada Centre:

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• Confirmation of Permanent Residence issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada

• Travel document (for example, a foreign passport)

 

You can find the closest Service Canada Centre by visiting Service Canada’s website at www.servicecanada.gc.ca or by calling 1-800-206-7218.