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Hi guys. Do I need to submit a copy of my entry and exit stamps on my passport as a proof of residency or no? If yes , do they need translation as they are not in English

Can someone share any experiences for PRs returning to Canada from overseas during this pandemic. What are the quarantine rules in force? I usually book a taxi from the airport, rent a room in an apartment (so usually there are 1 or 2 roommates) and I go grocery shopping once weekly. Will I be...

I’ll be staying outside Canada for more than 6 months, hard to take a flight due to the covid situation. My question is , do I lose my BC MSP? And how long does it take to be activated once I return back? And is there a way to extend the 6 months rule? Thank you

Is it 6 or 7 months? There’s different info in different sites. I’m planning to stay 7 months outside Canada for vacation, how do I avoid my msp being cancelled? Do I need to call msp? And if cancelled , do I just reapply for it when am back and wait another 3 Months? Keep...

hello all I have a question for a friend. He landed in Canada in 2018, stayed for 4 Months and left. He didn’t work in Canada and doesn’t have a SIN yet. He doesn’t need to file for taxes for 2018 right?

i have a savings Canadian bank account that generates a small profit each year. I’m wondering how are taxes paid on the profit. Do I need to submit a bank statement to my accountant or something to take care of this?

hello folks, I have a question for a friend. He landed in Canada in August 2018. He did not work at all in 2018. Should he file taxes for 2018? Will the 5 Months of 2018 he spent in Canada be counted for his citizenship application later on or not? I heard it won’t be counted if you don’t...

hi all. I’m currently outside Canada for 2 Months. I want to pay my monthly msp fees. I usually pay it online when I’m in BC. But somehow the online site doesn’t want to work outside Canada. Any suggestions on how to pay it? And another question, can I wait till after I’m back in Canada to...

hi. I’m moving from vancouver to toronto to start working for uber. Do I need to cancel my BC care card and driver license? Or just apply for new ones in Toronto. What if I come back to Vancouver in a few years etc. also anything else that needs to be done when moving to Toronto. Thank you

I’m a New pr. My parents want to come visit me for 2 or 3 months. What is the best route here ? Visitor visa or super visa or sponsorship? Thank you

when is uber coming to Vancouver ? Also any feedback from folks working for uber or lyft in Toronto? Is it a decent pay? And can I use a BC license to drive in Toronto? Thank you and all the best..

i live in Downtown Vancouver. Almost everyday , I see a small business shutting down their doors... WHY? I’ve been talking to a few owners, mostly say because of high lease , taxes, salaries .. I was thinking about opening a small business , but after what I’ve been seeing I am so reluctant...

I’m a BC resident, I’m travelling outside of Canada for 5 months, will my msp coverage still be working when am back? I heard that msp coverage gets cancelled if you leave BC for more than 6 months in a calendar year. So if less than 6 months, it won’t be cancelled true? Also is there a way I...

i already landed , and I want to bring in my car from my home country on a later date. The immigration officer never asked me for goods accompanying or good to follow list during landing. What do I do? How do I bring in my car ??

hi. I’m a new PR. My family back home wires me money (2 or 3K) every now and then so I can support myself living in expensive Canada. I heard that cash gifts are not taxable in Canada , my question is might these wire transfers raise red flags by CRA? I have heard something of that sort from...

hi. I just landed in Canada as a pr. Can I open a tfsa at rbc and another tfsa at a broker firm for trading ? I heard it was allowed as long as both TFSAs don’t exceed 5500 cad for the first year. Just wanted to confirm? Is it also true that i can’t open a tfsa if I’m not staying for 6...

I am a new pr. I applied for a msp. Still waiting for the health card. I wasn’t aware of the MSP Premiums that I have to pay every month for this msp. My question is how much is the monthly charge? Also I was told that msp doesn’t cover medicine, only covers hospital visits and dental , so...

when do I apply for a health card in Vancouver. Do I wait for 3 months to pass after I landed? And why does it say in the online application that if you were planning to leave for more than 30 days in the next 6 months you can’t apply??

Do I need to report my foreign bank account on my Canadian tax return if it is less than 100K CAD and doesn’t generate interests ??

I have a small shop in my home country that I plan to gift to my brother before landing permanently in Canada. Is that legal? And are there any tax implications on that in the future after I land ? Thank you