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    Applying for Canadian Passport after Oath

    Is there a specific form to apply for a Canadian passport for the first time, after oath ? The form that is available online states that the applicant needs to have a previous Canadian passport in order to use that form.
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    ATIP Request 51 Days Ago

    I submitted the ATIP request 51 day ago, and I have not received any update. Does it take this long to get a response ?
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    Starting a Branch Office in Canada

    Hi, A friend of mine who has a business in India wants to start a branch office in Canada. What sort of visa is required for this ? Would it be an investor visa ? And would be able to bring his family here ?
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    Taxation of Revenue from Land in India - Canadian Resident

    Hi, I am resident of Canada living in Canada. Do I need to pay taxes in Canada for revenue from land sale ? The land belongs to my in-laws. Also do I need to declare that amount when doing taxes ?
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    Certify True Copies - PR Card Renewal

    Hi, Is it required to certify as true copies for PR card renewal ?
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    Certified Copies - PR Card Renewal

    H, Is it required to certify as true copies for PR card renewal ?
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    Taxation for sale of land in India

    Hi, I have a few questions regarding taxation in India and Canada regarding the sale of land, for someone who is a PR and a citizen of India 1. Do I have to pay tax in Canada for income earned from sale of land in India ? 2. I heard that if a citizen of Canada sells their land in India, they...
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    Paying Tax on gift money from parents

    Hi, I am on PR residing in Canada. I am expecting more than CAD 10000 from my parents who are living abroad. As this is a gift, do I need to pay taxes. If not are there any procedures to be completed ?
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    Should we pay taxes for income earned outside while not living in Canada ?

    Hi, We landed in Quebec in April 2016, stayed for 15 days and returned to our country. We came back to Quebec in August 2018 permanently. Do we have to pay taxes for the year (April 2016 to April 2018), when we didn't reside in Quebec ?
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    Should we file tax

    Hi, We became PR in April 2016. Stayed for 15 days only. We returned to Quebec permanently in August 2018. We have been told to file tax return, from 2016, even though we didn’t take up residence from April 2016 to August 2018. I Should we file our taxes for the above mentioned period ?
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    Indian Spices Poweder

    Is there any restriction of brining Indian spices (in powder form), purchased from shops, into Canada via Airline Cargo ?
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    Incoming Transfer Fees

    Hi, We had sent money from a foreign place to our TD Canada account. The bank charged a big fee for the incoming transfer. Is this normal ? Is there way to receive funds without getting charged astronomical fees.
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    Collecting Baggage and Changing Airline at Schengen (Italy)

    Hi, Canadian PR holders are exempted from taking a Transit Visa in any of the Schengen countries. However, would the same apply if we were to collect baggage and change airline in Italy before our route to Montreal ?
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    Address for Sea Shipment

    Hi, 1. Would it be okay if they sender name and recipient name are different while shipping (Sea) belongings to Canada ? The recipient name will be same as the one mentioned mentioned in Goods to Follow form. 2. Can the recipient address (in Canada) be changed later ? Considering one may not...
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    Requirements to Rent an Apartment in Quebec

    Hi, Does any know the requirements (and hurdles) new immigrant face when trying to rent an apartment, especially when dealing with landlords who might be unwilling to sign lease unless the tenant has a job ?
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    Driving with International License for first 6 months

    Hi, Is it possible to drive with an international drivers license for 6 months, assuming one has already completed first landing, left to their home country and returned to living in Canada permanently, lets stay after a 1 year ?
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    Quebec Drivers License Exchange/Waver

    Hi, Can someone share info about the steps required to wave some of the mandatory requirement for getting Quebec license, if one has more than 3 years of driving experience from a country which is not included in the direct license exchange program ? I have heard experience letter or insurance...
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    Driving License Experience Letter for Quebec

    Does anyone here in Quebec Forum know the content that should be on the drivers license experience letter. If so please paste the same here (removing personal details).
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    Goods to Follow

    HI, Just wondering if the customs will charge customs duty on items were not included in the Goods to Follow form (stamped already) ? The additional items could be used electronic goods (1 or 2 items).
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    Housing in Montreal

    Hi, What are the pre-requisite for renting an apartment on a yearly contract in Montreal ? Are there in particulars that a new immigrant should be aware of when dealing with landlords, payments and contracts ?