🍁 In Simple Terms
This is why a work permit holder gets a Social Insurance Number that starts with 9. The Minister can direct that people who are not citizens or permanent residents be assigned a number that flags them as needing authorization to work in Canada.
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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