andrews65 said:
Quick question. I'll be arriving in Canada on Jan 10th with my Canadian wife who is returning to work there. I'd hoped I'd be landing as a permanent resident on the 10th but that's now looking unlikely given current timelines. My return ticket is for end of March. My question is will I need to demonstrate proof of funds to support myself if I'm entering Canada as a visitor intending to stay from Jan 10th until end of March?
Bring your PR documents (application, payment proof), and look up "Dual Intent". You will have to advise CBSA that you are married, and that you have a PR application in process. They will be able to see that just by looking up your UCI. You will need to also provide proof of ties that will bring you back home (if you are claiming to be "visiting").
That said, they likely won't need them, as they can see you are following the correct procedure, because you are entering with dual intent -- you plan to visit, but also have grander plans to remain as a resident. But until they have issued you a PR, better to be safe...