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Guarantor Requirements
To be a guarantor, you must meet the following requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
- Must have their own status number.
- Must have known you for at least two years.
- Must be reachable for verification by Indigenous Services Canada.
What about spouses, parents, or other family members?
Spouses and family members can only act as a guarantor if they meet all the criteria listed above.
A parent or legal guardian applying for a child or dependent adult cannot act as a guarantor for the child or dependent adult.