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Immigration and Refugee Protection Act

s. 90 Minister directs special numbers to be issued

  • PART 1: Immigration to Canada
  • DIVISION 10: General Provisions

Last verified: June 2026 · Source: justice.gc.ca

The law says

IRPA s. 90
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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

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