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PART 1: Immigration to CanadaDIVISION 10: General Provisions
§90

Minister directs special numbers to be issued

Minister directs special numbers to be issued

🍁 In Simple Terms

The Minister may establish an advisory committee to provide advice on immigration matters, including immigration levels, selection criteria, and policies. Advisory committees provide outside perspectives from stakeholders and experts.

Affects: Immigration applicants (economic, family, humanitarian)
Legal Text — IRPA Section 90

90 The Minister may direct the Canada Employment Insurance Commission to assign to persons, other than Canadian citizens or permanent residents, Social Insurance Numbers identifying those persons as persons who may be required under this Act to obtain authorization to work in Canada.

Amendment History (2)
2001, c. 27, s. 90
2012, c. 19, s. 311
In Practice
Official Source: Justice Canada — IRPA s. 90 (authoritative, may differ from this display)
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