Reg. toddler SIN

[Simplesim]

Hi All,

one of my known landed in Canada on PR On May15th, family of 3 wife husband and 3.5 years old toddler, so when they went to Service Canada to get SIN. Both adults got SIn and they have been told toddlers dont get SIN. Can anyone confirm if toddler gets SIN or when and how can toddler get it please advise

 

[Copingwithlife]

Hi All,

one of my known landed in Canada on PR On May15th, family of 3 wife husband and 3.5 years old toddler, so when they went to Service Canada to get SIN. Both adults got SIn and they have been told toddlers dont get SIN. Can anyone confirm if toddler gets SIN or when and how can toddler get it please advise

They don’t

“Children 12 years of age or older may apply for their SIN. Parents, legal guardians or legal representatives can apply for a SIN for children under the age of majority in their province, and for adults in their care.”


https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/sin/qualify.html

 

[armoured]

They don’t

“Children 12 years of age or older may apply for their SIN. Parents, legal guardians or legal representatives can apply for a SIN for children under the age of majority in their province, and for adults in their care.”

First, I read and interpret this differently: I believe the first sentence means that children >12 may apply on their own, and the second means that parents may apply for all children. But I admit I can't be certain about this - but see below.

Second, we applied for SIN for daughter <8 years old, she was given one no problem.

So my suggestion to the OP: fill out the forms and apply online or by mail.

 

[foodie69]

Hi All,

one of my known landed in Canada on PR On May15th, family of 3 wife husband and 3.5 years old toddler, so when they went to Service Canada to get SIN. Both adults got SIn and they have been told toddlers dont get SIN. Can anyone confirm if toddler gets SIN or when and how can toddler get it please advise

Why would a toddler need a SIN? Child labour is illegal in Canada

 

[armoured]

Why would a toddler need a SIN? Child labour is illegal in Canada

There are circumstances why it would make sense like certain registered savings plans, investments on their behalf, etc.

After all: it seems children are registered and get SIN numbers at birth in most cases in Canada...
https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/sin.html

And having it certainly doesn't hurt.

 

[Tubsmagee]

Second, we applied for SIN for daughter <8 years old, she was given one no problem.

So my suggestion to the OP: fill out the forms and apply online or by mail.

Agree with recommendation; better to apply than potentially have to have delays later on. My eldest received her SIN when she was <2 after returning (born abroad), and younger soon after birth (born in Canada).

 

[armoured]

Agree with recommendation; better to apply than potentially have to have delays later on. My eldest received her SIN when she was <2 after returning (born abroad), and younger soon after birth (born in Canada).

In fact now that I've seen the links about how toddlers are registered more-or-less automatically now for SINs (part of the 'birth package'), I now lean more to the explanation that the Service Canada employee who said "toddlers dont get SIN" was just plain wrong.

 

[the_witcher]

I got a SIN for my 3.5 year old son. Just went to a Service Canada Centre and asked them to create one for my son.

 

[Simplesim]

Why would a toddler need a SIN? Child labour is illegal in Canada

I got a SIN for my 3.5 year old son. Just went to a Service Canada Centre and asked them to create one for my son.

SO did you just go to Service canada

 

[armoured]

SO did you just go to Service canada

I got for daughter < 8 yrs by applying online. No problems whatsoever.

 

[the_witcher]

SO did you just go to Service canada

Yes, just walked in to Service Canada without any appointment and got the SIN right there. This was in early April though. I am not sure how long it would take now.

 

[imanix]

Hi Everyone. I thought my question may be relevant to be posted here:
I am a non Canadian(both parents are Indian), and our daughter was born in Canada, with a Canadian birth certificate and passport. I would like to obtain her SIN now(she is 1.5 years old, and I couldn't do it the time we were in Canada during her birth).
As I check the online application process requirements, only Temporary, permanent residents or citizens as parents or legal guardians can apply for a SIN for a minor. Does this mean I, as her parent cannot apply for her, and may need to assign a legal guardian for her?

I can do this, as my sister is a citizen, but I wanted to confirm with someone who has experience. My purpose for a SIN is that it is a pre-requisite for a RESP account etc. Thanks.