child visits Canada with PR parent

[justvisiting]

I have PR in Canada, but I have been living in abroad for the past 2 1/2 years. I want to go for a long visit to Canada next year, 4 or 5 months. I am a US citizen. I have a baby who is also a US citizen and has never been to Canada before (she will be about 18 months old when we go).

Will my daughter face any issues staying with me for that length of time? I am hoping to visit for 4-5 months and I don't think I will need a return date as I still have PR, but will she need to have a return date?

Also, will I be able to qualify to provincial insurance again? I will need to stay for 3 consecutive months, I believe. But then will I qualify? Will my daughter qualify, too, because she is a dependent of a permanent resident? Or will I need to get private insurance for her?
I am planning to go to Manitoba, where I used to live, and I heard that I can apply for provincial insurance right away, but I can't seem to find something online that confirms it.
What do I need to apply for provincial insurance in Manitoba?

Also, what documents do I need to provide from her father? he is very supportive of our visit to Canada, and wants to visit us for a few weeks, too, but that's another thread

 

[Bs65]

Just to clarify you have not been in Canada for 2 and half years already and not planning to come back until next year for a visit. Assume you are fully aware that you need to reside in Canada for 2 years in every 5 years to keep your PR status and if you return next year after 3 or more years out then you could in theory be in danger of losing your PR status.

Cannot speak much to Manitoba health other than believe there is a 6 month ongoing residency requirement so establish a physical permanent residence in Manitoba not just a visit even if a PR. So not establishing ongoing residence or intent to reside for 183 days in calendar year could be the issue.

https://www.gov.mb.ca/health/mhsip/index.html#Q1

As for one parent crossing border generally recommended to have an authorisation letter from the other parent just in case. This is as a result of child trafficking getting more attention these days, whether even asked for the visibility of any letter no way to predict.

 

[jddd]

If you will only be in Canada for up to 5 months, you need to purchase health insurance for BOTH of you. Both of you will not be covered by provincial health. If you attempt to use yours because maybe it is not expired yet, be ready for the province to go after you for the costs. Health insurance is for residents of Canada not for visitors.

 

[canuck78]

As previously noted you may be reported for not meeting your RO when entering Canada. Healthcare has separate residency requirements and you usually need to stay over 6 months to increase your chances of being a tax resident. It is to prevent exactly what you are doing. Arriving in Canada to use the healthcare without staying long enough to work and establish yourself in Canada. If you are only spending a few months in Canada you can be asked to pay back any healthcare services you use. It is pretty strange to be able to be able to visit Canada for multiple months. If by any chance you are pregnant expect that there is a high chance you will be monitored to make sure you are not arriving in Canada just to use the healthcare and leave.