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Use of the Social Insurance Number



Legislated uses of the Social Insurance Number

  • Budget Implementation Act 1998
    (Canada Education Savings Grants)

  • Canada Elections Act

  • Canada Labour Standards Regulations
    (Canada Labour Code)

  • Canada Pension Plan Regulations
    (Canada Pension Plan)

  • Canada Student Financial Assistance Act and Regulations

  • Canada Student Loans Regulations
    (Canada Student Loans Act)

  • Canadian Forces Members and Veterans Re-establishment and Compensation Act

  • Canadian Wheat Board Act

  • Employment Insurance Act

  • Excise Tax Act
    (Part IX - Goods and Services Tax)

  • Farm Income Protection Act

  • Family Support Orders and Agreements Garnishment Regulations
    (Family Orders and Agreements Enforcement Assistance Act)

  • Gasoline and Aviation Gasoline Excise Tax Application Regulations
    (Excise Tax Act)

  • Income Tax Act

  • Labour Adjustment Benefits Act

  • Old Age Security Regulations
    (Old Age Security Act)

  • Tax Rebate Discounting Regulations
    (Tax Rebate Discounting Act)

  • Veterans Allowance Regulations
    (War Veterans Allowance Act)


Other Authorized uses of the Social Insurance Number

  • Aboriginal Human Resources Development Strategy
    (Human Resources Development Canada)

  • Immigration Resettlement Assistance Program (1998) - formerly named Immigration Adjustment Assistance Program
    (Citizenship and Immigration)

  • Income and Health Care Programs
    (Veterans Affairs)

  • Labour Adjustment Review Board
    (Human Resources and Development Canada)

  • National Dose Registry for Occupational Exposures to Radiation
    (Health Canada)

  • Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities
    (Human Resources Development Canada)

  • Rural and Native Housing Program
    (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)

  • Social Assistance and Economic Development Program
    (Indian and Northern Affairs)

  • Tax Case Appeals
    (Canada Customs and Revenue Agency)