If u don't [carry] -- u don't [declare].
However, if u do [carry] -- declaring is just a paperwork... nothing more than that !
Qorax
Ps.: I observe various posts on this 'declaring' matter... what I can't figure-out is why the anxiety?
Dear Qorax da,
I have received quite a few query from members on this topic and I feel that they do want to declare the amount of money they bring into Canada.....its just that they want to re-confirm if what they are doing is right. And since we have a rolling audience of members on this forum.....it creates an allusion and we keep getting these queries over and over.
And I also feel that members do not quite
EXPLOIT THE SEARCH BUTTON on the right hand corner of the web page.

1. First concern - Is the $10,0000 limit per application (PA, Spouse), or is it per person?
And the limit is per person (PA and Spouse : $10,0000 times 2).
2. The second concern is, whether declaring more than $10,0000 (per person) might have any negative impact on TAX?
And the answer to that is -NO.
Regards.
Mitali