(1) If the Minister makes a decision under subsection 140E(1) of the Act about an application for approval as a work sponsor, the Minister must give written notice of the decision to the applicant:
(a) within a reasonable period after making the decision; and
(b) by attaching a written copy of the approval or refusal; and
(c) if the decision is a refusal--by attaching a statement of reasons for the refusal.
(1A) If the Minister makes a decision under subsection 140E(1A) of the Act about an application for approval as a family sponsor, the Minister must give written notice of the decision to the applicant:
(a) within a reasonable period after making the decision; and
(b) by attaching a written copy of the decision; and
(c) if the decision is to refuse the application--by attaching a statement of reasons for the decision.
(2) The Minister may provide notification to an applicant under subregulation (1) or (1A) in an electronic form.