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[GandiBaat]

Any tips for finding REIT owned buildings in Canada?

This is how i did it.:

Go to craigslist, look for listings. REIT owned buildings are typically advertised by some agency, contact info is of building manager and often entire building is rental building.

This is one REIT where I initially looked for apartment in Victoria. They have units in ontario too : https://www.capreit.ca/apartments-for-rent/

There are only few big REITs in Canada. They wont be hard to find. Here is one starting point : https://dividendearner.com/best-canadian-reits/

Look for mixed or residential REITs. Go to their website and look for their properties available for rent.

 

[GandiBaat]

Is "soft-landing" a thing in Australian PR context?

No. Soft landing is a Canadian thing. Its (AFAIK) arriving in Canada from US land border, getting CoPR and just turning back and going back into USA.

 

[Maria Odette]

TR2PR Reloaded :

New Canadian immigration program in the works. Canada is creating a new immigration program for temporary residents, and changes to Express Entry are on the way.

Canada is working on a new fast-track immigration program for temporary foreign workers and international students.

Immigration Minister Sean Fraser told CBC News the new program will be a permanent pathway for temporary residents. It will be similar but not identical to the Temporary Residence to Permanent Residence (TR2PR) program which opened the door to 90,000 essential workers and international student graduates last year.

“We are looking right now at the best path forward to create a permanent pathway for temporary residents,” Fraser said to CBC News.

Shortly after being appointed immigration minister, Fraser was mandated to “expand pathways to Permanent Residence for international students and temporary foreign workers.” Now, Fraser has 120 days to develop and release a strategy to achieve these goals, as dictated by a motion passed in the Canadian House of Commons.

“That actually puts me on a clock to come up with a framework to establish this new permanent residency pathway, not just for international students, but also for temporary foreign workers,” Fraser said.

Further details of the new program will be available by September 8 when Fraser’s 120 deadline is up.

Express Entry changes
Canada will once again invite Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates to apply for permanent residence this July, but that’s not the only change coming.

Bill C-19 is now passing through the Senate and is on track to become law. It will give Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) the authority to invite Express Entry candidates in the pool based on an economic goal, such as occupation, French-language ability, or education credential.

IRCC will be required to engage in a public consultation process to help them select which groups of Express Entry candidates will be invited in these types of draws. Further, IRCC must report annually to Parliament describing the economic goal that was sought in each instance.

--- read full story here

How are they going to manage demand for this? The IG stream filled up 40k+ spots in 24h. Will there also be a points grid like for EE?

 

[Maria Odette]

But I doubt Fraser has thought that far ahead, poor guy is from village in nova scotia, I doubt he knows what the he'll he's doing

Immigration ministers just sign things off based on what they perceive to be politically convenient. It's the bureaucrats who need to do the real planning.

 

[raklukr]

I had a general question-I will be working remotely for my US employer through its Canadian entity based in Quebec. I will be residing in Toronto and be working 100% remote. The job offer was not part of my EE application and I got the offer only after I received my COPR. Since the express entry program doesn't allow intent to reside in Quebec (I won't be living in Quebec in any case, but in Toronto), is there anything I need to be careful about while landing due to the Canadian employer's office being in Quebec?

 

[GandiBaat]

I had a general question-I will be working remotely for my US employer through its Canadian entity based in Quebec. I will be residing in Toronto and be working 100% remote. The job offer was not part of my EE application and I got the offer only after I received my COPR. Since the express entry program doesn't allow intent to reside in Quebec (I won't be living in Quebec in any case, but in Toronto), is there anything I need to be careful about while landing due to the Canadian employer's office being in Quebec?

Tricky situation. Your payroll will likely be based out of Quebec. You will be based out of No-So-Quebec part of Canada. And you will be working for an employer from USA. Modern day job situation really. I cann't comment on the legality of the entire situation as I am not exactly a lawyer BUT I will say go ahead with the offer and collect ALL the evidences possible to prove that you lived OUTSIDE quebec.Get a bank account outside quebec. Get a rental outside quebec. Get phone bills on address outside quebec. Keep copies of bills from outside quebec. You get the picture?

Get a letter from your employer about the situation if they are helpful. Something on the lines that "Mr Rak Lu Kr is working for us. He is a nice guy though when he gets angry he becomes green and big. He has been working for us since XYPZ and his role is fully remote and open to all Canadian nationwide. His payroll is based out of quebec but his job does not require him to live in quebec for this job. Do not make Mr Rak Lu Kr angry, you won't like him when he is angry."

I do NOT know "reside outside quebec" also means "do not have access to Quebec job market" or not. I guess it is not and that is what a lawyer needs to confirm -- how this "do not live in quebec" clause has been interpreted. Thats the only pitfall that I see.

 

[sidou]

You need to provide more context - what is the correlation between the reference letter and the payslip?

to prove work experience, they ask for a reference letter and people suggest we add more additional documents such payslips

 

[abqalhamairi]

Finally after 3 years, I’ve put a signature..


you expected I’d say PPR. No. SIKE.

 

[GandiBaat]

Finally after 3 years, I’ve put a signature..


you expected I’d say PPR. No. SIKE.

 

[raklukr]

Tricky situation. Your payroll will likely be based out of Quebec. You will be based out of No-So-Quebec part of Canada. And you will be working for an employer from USA. Modern day job situation really. I cann't comment on the legality of the entire situation as I am not exactly a lawyer BUT I will say go ahead with the offer and collect ALL the evidences possible to prove that you lived OUTSIDE quebec.Get a bank account outside quebec. Get a rental outside quebec. Get phone bills on address outside quebec. Keep copies of bills from outside quebec. You get the picture?

Get a letter from your employer about the situation if they are helpful. Something on the lines that "Mr Rak Lu Kr is working for us. He is a nice guy though when he gets angry he becomes green and big. He has been working for us since XYPZ and his role is fully remote and open to all Canadian nationwide. His payroll is based out of quebec but his job does not require him to live in quebec for this job. Do not make Mr Rak Lu Kr angry, you won't like him when he is angry."

I do NOT know "reside outside quebec" also means "do not have access to Quebec job market" or not. I guess it is not and that is what a lawyer needs to confirm -- how this "do not live in quebec" clause has been interpreted. Thats the only pitfall that I see.

Well, I actually did consult an immigration lawyer and mentioned my situation and she said I'm good to go as long as the correct payroll deductions are made (Quebec taxes basically and then adjusting while filing tax returns in Ontario at the end of the year). My offer letter also mentions that I am fully remote and will be working from Toronto, Ontario. I've booked an Airbnb for 1 month in Toronto as my initial residence and have numerous emails outlining me looking for an apartment in Toronto.
Does all of this look sufficient you think? My understanding of "reside in Quebec" is "live in Quebec" physically.
@legalfalcon could you take a quick look at this if possible?

 

[GandiBaat]

Well, I actually did consult an immigration lawyer and mentioned my situation and she said I'm good to go as long as the correct payroll deductions are made (Quebec taxes basically and then adjusting while filing tax returns in Ontario at the end of the year). My offer letter also mentions that I am fully remote and will be working from Toronto, Ontario. I've booked an Airbnb for 1 month in Toronto as my initial residence and have numerous emails outlining me looking for an apartment in Toronto.
Does all of this look sufficient you think? My understanding of "reside in Quebec" is "live in Quebec" physically.

Not a lawyer but common sense approach tells that you should be okay.

@scylla do you see some pitfall?

 

[wonderbly]

to prove work experience, they ask for a reference letter and people suggest we add more additional documents such payslips

So you just got the reference letter then? If you've been working for this employer as you claim, then you should have past payslips to add as evidence.

 

[abqalhamairi]

So you just got the reference letter then? If you've been working for this employer as you claim, then you should have past payslips to add as evidence.

Not necessarily. I did not and they asked me recently. 5 years after I did that work. I only had 1 payslip for july 2017.
I had to get bank statements from that period to show salary deposits. And if you are wondering, the place I worked in is no longer operating, hence, cant find them now too.

 

[Shivpati]

Finally after 3 years, I’ve put a signature..


you expected I’d say PPR. No. SIKE.

Dec 10, 2020 to June 14, 2022 - 3 years?

 

[ImpatientAlligator]

Well, I actually did consult an immigration lawyer and mentioned my situation and she said I'm good to go as long as the correct payroll deductions are made (Quebec taxes basically and then adjusting while filing tax returns in Ontario at the end of the year). My offer letter also mentions that I am fully remote and will be working from Toronto, Ontario. I've booked an Airbnb for 1 month in Toronto as my initial residence and have numerous emails outlining me looking for an apartment in Toronto.
Does all of this look sufficient you think? My understanding of "reside in Quebec" is "live in Quebec" physically.
@legalfalcon could you take a quick look at this if possible?

If you work out of Ontario as per your employment contract, the company shouldn't be deducting taxes for Quebec. They should be deducting for Ontario instead. You don't have to worry about this as the company's payroll department should handle this appropriately. Consult with a tax lawyer if you want further clarification on this, not an immigration lawyer.

As far as immigration and residency rules go, this is clear as day and you're perfectly fine. There is no rule that prevents you from working remotely from Ontario for a Quebec based employer.