PGP - Integration after they arrive

[Ketobaby]

Can they not go to a bank (such as TD) to get a bank account? A correspondence from the bank can serve as proof of address. I saw from other post that TD accepts foreign passport holders to open bank accounts.

Yes they can open a bank account with a foreign passport and COPR at most banks not just TD. However, for OHIP they cannot use printed out bank statement with a stamp, bank statement has to be mailed in.
We read on this on the website and still decided to try our luck and we were rejected.

 

[Ketobaby]

Good idea! I think it should be faster than Ontario photo card, right?

Follow-up question: can they receive medical care while waiting for OHIP card? (I think they should be covered from the day they arrive but not sure if Doctors accept them as patients if needs be)

Yes they can receive even before the health card. However, you'd be required to pay out of pocket and apply for refund, the lady warned me that the refund process is LONG. Also not every clinic will accept them without an OHIP card.

I strongly recommend you apply for the Ontario photo card, ours did not take up to 14days for both family members at different times (Oct and Dec). If they intend to drive the G1 is faster than the photo card cause they issue the paper one but if you're not already prepared then the photoID is the fastest.

FYI - Only mailed bank statements are allowed, they don't accept a print out with stamp etc..

 

[Ottawan83]

Question about GST credits: once parents land lets say in the middle of 2023, can they apply for GST credits now and start receiving it in 2023?

or

do they need to first file tax return for 2023 next year and starts receiving the GST credit in 2024?

 

[scylla]

Question about GST credits: once parents land lets say in the middle of 2023, can they apply for GST credits now and start receiving it in 2023?

or

do they need to first file tax return for 2023 next year and starts receiving the GST credit in 2024?

They would need to wait until the file their first tax return for 2023 next year.

 

[Ottawan83]

Question about Ontario dental coverage for seniors: does it count as social assistance? I need to know whether my parents can I apply for Ontario dental coverage but if it is considered social assistance, then it is a no-no.