Is My Service Canada Account the same as CRA account?
The link provides you with a convenient connection between the Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) My Account for individuals and Employment and Social Development Canada’s (ESDC) My Service Canada Account.
Do you get a new access code every time you apply for EI?
If you had an EI claim within the last month, you will not receive a new Access Code in the mail. You can use the same Access Code that you previously used to complete your bi-weekly reports and access your EI claim information.
Does EI stop automatically?
An EI claim will end if: you receive all the weeks of benefits to which you were entitled; or. the payment timeframe during which you can receive benefits ends; or. you stop filing your bi-weekly report; or.
How long does it take to get my EI access code?
1 to 2 week
Does Service Canada leave automated messages?
No, CRA does not use automated calls under any circumstances. Plus, CRA agents don’t leave any personal information of any kind on messages. Contact you with a prerecorded message claiming you owe money to the CRA, threaten police action or ask you to call a number to settle your tax balance.
Can Service Canada suspend your social insurance number?
In this con, victims get a call from someone pretending to be from Service Canada or another government agency, saying their social insurance number (SIN) has been blocked, compromised or suspended. Typically, the person on the line will ask for SIN and other personal info, such as date of birth, address and so on.
Does Service Canada call you for SIN number?
Sometimes the phone numbers appear to be legitimate. However, Service Canada and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre have confirmed these calls are fraudulent and that fraudsters are masking their phone number with legitimate government phone numbers in an effort to gain access to personal or financial information.
How do you know if CRA call is real?
You can check that the call you received was in fact from the CRA by calling: 1-for individual debts. 1-for GST/HST debts. 1-for payroll debts.
What happens if I give my social security number to a scammer?
If you provided a scammer with your Social Security Number directly, or you already think your number was used fraudulently, you will need to act more urgently. The credit agencies will provide you with a PIN number which you must keep on hand to unfreeze it. Fraud alert.
How can I check my SIN number status?
You can confirm the SIN of a current or former employee by contacting Service Canada at 1-
Can I get my sin online?
You can apply online or by mail to: apply for a SIN. obtain a confirmation of your SIN, and/or. to amend your SIN record.
Do SIN cards expire?
Your SIN must be valid. That means, it cannot be expired. If your SIN has expired, you will have to renew it. If your SIN starts with 9, your employer will also ask to see your work permit.
Can an employer photocopy SIN card?
No employer should be requesting photo copies or scans of your SIN number/card, birth certificate, passport, or any visas/immigration documents you have. Visa/immigration documents are necessary for people who are not Canadian citizen or PR yet.
Is it safe to give my SIN number?
Do not give your Social Insurance Number (SIN) number out to just anyone! It is a confidential number. Some government organizations or private businesses ask for the SIN because it is a simple way to identify you. However, there is no law that stops organizations from asking for it.
Is it safe to text your SIN number?
Your SIN is confidential and it’s important to protect it from fraudulent use. If your SIN falls into the wrong hands, it could be used to obtain personal information and invade your privacy.
Can you work in Canada without a sin?
Every person working in Canada must have a SIN . If a new employee does not have a SIN , but is eligible to work in Canada, the employer should tell the employee to apply for a SIN at one of our Service Canada Centres—it’s fast, simple and secure.