Welcome to SINCanada.ca
There has been a lot of questions and mis-information on how to properly submit the online SIN application with the recent launch of online SIN application by government of Canada. This site is created to help answer general questions on Canadian Social Insurance Number application. SINCanada.ca is an independent blogsite that is not affiliated with the government.
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Social Insurance Office contact number
Social Insurance Office contact number...
How long does it take to process a SIN number
How long does it take to process a SIN number...
How to replace my Social Insurance Number (SIN) card?
How to replace my Social Insurance Number (SIN) card?...
Release of digital Canadian citizenship certificate
The Government of Canada will start implementing the digital version of the Canadian Citizenship Certificate starting June 27, 2022. The e-certificate is a valid proof of Canadian citizenship. If you have participated in the pilot project and have received an e-certificate, you can  download, save and print the e-certificate  use it to access services and benefits the...
Proof of address for Social Insurance Number SIN application
* * * IMPORTANT NOTE * * * Starting April 2023, Service Canada Social Insurance Number office no longer requires applicants to submit proof of address for their online application. A proof of address is a document that confirms the address indicated in the online SIN application. The Confirmation of SIN paper will be...