Recent content by nayr69sg

Indeed a total shame. It is like somehow allowing kids below the age of 18 to buy Lotto 649 or LottoMax and when they win they start asking "are people below the age of 18 allowed to claim the prizes when they win the lottery?" There is a good reason why the lottery outlets are NOT ALLOWED to...

Part of it is because Canadians have this idea they want to come across as very fair and equal. Generally things that involve having an advantage because you have money and are rich is taboo. (Although in reality that is absolutely usually the case). Very political. The reason why Canada...

As you rightly pointed out here there are ways that the system can be tweaked. Unfortunately, as long as the majority of people continue to say things like "oh the lottery is the fairest, treats everyone equal etc" The system wont change. Also complex systems are harder to sell. Someone may...

It is quite clearly stated in the eligibility requirements. You got over the most difficult part which is winning the lottery. Congratulations!

There is no best system. The problem is we do not have the resources to bring all parents and grandparents to Canada. So there will never be a system that satisfies everyone. But hey the world is not fair. Does every immigrant who wants to come to Canada get to come to Canada? Now if Canada...

It was 2019 when they had the one off FIFO system. We worked hard to get everything ready and in place. Worked with professionals. And we got a spot for my parents. So I am thankful they did that. Unfortunately sore losers decided to take a case to court and won. So it is unlikely we will ever...

You dont believe you will win. But the lottery is real. Not a hoax. Every week people do win it. It is possible. If you buy and try you have a chance. If you dont there is ZERO chance. Your husband probably buys a combination of things. There is $20 pack which has 2 LottoMax 2 Lotto649 with...

I agree. It shouldn't be refunded. We have discussed this before about entrance fees etc. I think having high entrance fees is a no. Allegations of being discriminatory etc will lead to lawsuits and all. But there is nothing wrong in collecting a small admin fee to run the lottery. Running the...

Lotto 649 is $3 without the extra. LottoMax is $5 without the extra. So $5 is not cheaper than 649 and is same price at LottoMax. Should be quite an acceptable price for entering a lottery. Revenues collected from the lottery entries can be used to improve the programs perhaps beef up website...

Oh. Ok! I guess then better not apply. Maybe they should have a small admin fee for submitting ITA then? Maybe $5? Non refundable.

From what I understand, there is actually no penalty at all in applying even if you do not meet the requirements. But if you do not meet the requirements, you will be refused and application will be rejected and returned. I guess it is the same as submitting the ITA to take part in the lottery...

CIC will totally accept your reassessed NOA. I am not sure about your comments regarding CRA. But if you feel confident about submitting a reassessment that's certainly an option for you. You might want to check with a professional accountant to get some advice on this first. *Edit* Oh...

Here's somewhat of a summary of the different political parties' stance on immigration. I had to edit the article (only included the Federal Cons and NDP stuff) as the forum only allows posts up to 10000 characters. This summary is written by the same people who own this forum. Only the...

I could not find the plan from the Federal Cons. But I did see this article commenting on the Federal NDP plan for PGP https://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/gunter-ndp-immigration-plan-for-seniors-is-fiscal-suicide The NDP has promised open immigration to Canada for aging parents and...

Having a house in a country does not make you live in that house or country. I am sure many would wish it were that easy. Where you live is where you sleep, eat, work, procreate, most of the time. If you move to the USA for work and live and work there you would be ineligible to sponsor your...