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International students and temporary foreign workers can attend two clinics next month in Sudbury if they need help applying for a Social Insurance Number.
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In a release, Service Canada said a SIN number is “fundamental” to working and accessing Government of Canada programs and services.
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Each year, Service Canada said it sees an increase in demand for SIN applications in the summer and in the winter from international students and temporary foreign workers.
As international students and workers arrive, Service Canada encourages them to apply for a SIN online. However, Service Canada said it has organized clinics across Canada – including two in Sudbury – for those who need help applying for the number.
“Leaving your home country to work or study in Canada can be an exciting and stressful experience, and Service Canada is here to make that transition easier for you,” Citizens’ Services Minister Terry Beech said.
“If you are eligible to work in Canada, one of the first things you need is a Social Insurance Number. Your employer can participate in one of our SIN clinics, which are available virtually or in-person — or look for Service Canada at the airport when you land.”
The first clinic in Sudbury is scheduled for Jan. 5 at Cambrian College.
The second will be at Laurentian University on Jan. 10.
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