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The experience in Canada will be different for every immigrant. Vilifying those who have succeeded is the absolute wrong approach. As I've said before, Canada is one of those countries who has tremendous opportunities for those that are willing to work for them. If you are entitled, used to a...

What a ridiculous comparison. India has over 1.2 billion people, while Canada has 35 million. I'd happily take Canada's GDP per capita any day.

How will the kids be stateless? if the parents can get visas to come to Canada, then they obviously are already well-established nationals of some country, and that the child will inherit that citizenship. Canada can not take care of the world.

1) This is your choice. Your trading company can have multiple activities so long as any requisite licenses are obtained to perform the functions. 2) No, you can register a company while abroad 3) No, you will need to be in Canada to get your corporate bank account setup 4) To build your credit...

You'll have to wait until you file your taxes for this year. Dividends can't be proven until you have reported them to the govt. and paid the associated tax on them.

If the child is outside of the country, you are not eligible for the child benefit, regardless of where your husband is or what he is doing.

for the 6 months that your family is here, you will be taxed on your foreign income in Canada. Once they leave, you can file a tax return indicating that you are no longer a resident and then you don't need to file any further taxes in Canada.

Why are you arguing this point? The rules are what they are to protect Canadians. Deal with it.

If your family is residing in Canada, then you are a deemed resident for tax purposes, and need to declare your foreign income. It's pretty simple actually...your kids are going to school for free, your family is using the social services, etc. so why would you not have to pay for it?

In that case, you are importing your car and will certainly have to pay duties on it.

Your message is vague. Did you bring your car with you? If so, was it declared on your Goods to Follow list? If not, did you purchase it in Ottawa? Was it new or used?

He's lying. You have up to 1 year to deposit the cheque from the date on the actual cheque.

Yes, he can apply to cancel his existing PR status, and reapply from scratch.

No, you won't have to pay any tax on the income that you previously earned.

"Not really guilty"? It sounds like the OP's wife was guilty, but is seeking to avoid prosecution. While your (and her) charges may be dropped, don't think that makes you innocent. You put your own and other lives at risk, and hopefully you have learned from your mistake instead of diminishing...

This is not an eligible expense to deduct on your taxes.

No, you need to apply for Permanent Residency prior to undergoing those exams. Those exams are intended for people who have moved to Canada and are seeking to transfer their qualifications. They will not help you qualify for PR.

No.

It all depends on your risk profile, and what sort of investment objectives you have. Are you looking for passive or active income? Are you seeking regular cash flow or long term growth of your capital? Are you averse to leverage, or do you not minding using debt?

If it's just going to be a short term (e.g. 6 months) arrangement, then go the self-employed route. Opening a company, getting a HST number, filing the paperwork and then closing a company is a lot of hassle to go through if it's not a long term initiative.