Semantics doesn't really help when everyone understands the meaning anyway. No one is going to read this and think 'Oh no, those poor people don't have their SINs anymore!'
That said, the SIN in Canada is actually meant to be kept secret between you, your employer(s), the CRA, and a few other situations[1]. You should never give it to anyone else, write it down anywhere, etc. I memorized mine long ago and keep the actual card locked in a box somewhere, and I never give it out except to the government or new employers.
That said, the SIN in Canada is actually meant to be kept secret between you, your employer(s), the CRA, and a few other situations[1]. You should never give it to anyone else, write it down anywhere, etc. I memorized mine long ago and keep the actual card locked in a box somewhere, and I never give it out except to the government or new employers.
[1] http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/sin/protect/provide.shtml