do CDN citizen kids need medical exam for USA dad whose applying for PR?

[4maple-1eagle]

I am trying to sort through what appears to be conflicting information on the PR application forms and instructions.

Some appear to say that if I am applying for Permanent residency in Canada via Spousal sponsorship,  then all my dependent children who are going with usneed to have a medical exam too. 

But page 5 of the 23pg guide to immigrating says only that  "You and all your family members who are not already Canadian citizens or permanent residents must undergo and pass a medical examination".   This suggests that because my kids already have Canadian Citizenship cards,  that I don't have to get exams for them too.   What's the real story?

Any clarifications from those with experience at this?   The difference is $300 and the hassle of putting all the kids in the car for a very long drive. 

[CharlieD10]

No, the children do not need medical exams.  You're the only non-Canadian in the group, all the work on this application is about you.  Save the $300 and the cranky children

[4maple-1eagle]

Good to hear.  Thanks for that news!