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US citizen, resident of Canada, owns sole proprietorship in Canada

QUESTION:

I'm being asked for EIN or TIN or SSN (I have the latter) on a fw-9 form. From what I've been able to understand, it looks like I'm exempt from withholding. But do I give them my SSN, my Canadian Business License number or apply for an EIN or TIN? I always declare the US-sourced income on my Canadian tax return.

Thank you for your help!