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    First and last month's rent + bond

    1. Yes, that's correct. The cheques you provide for 1st/last months rent will be cashed at the appropriate time. 2. No, any such deposit is illegal. you may have to pay an additional deposit for keys/fobs, etc. but even that is capped by law.
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    Wiring money raises red flags by CRA?

    As the previous posts have mentioned, sporadic money transfers will not be flagged. However, if the incoming payments become regular, the CRA could start looking into whether they represent income (instead of gifts) that is not being declared.
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    Child tax benefit outside of Canada?

    If your kids aren't physically in Canada with your husband, then you do not qualify for the CCTB. There is zero ambiguity in that...it is crystal clear.
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    Tax credit for sending money to family overseas

    As previously mentioned, there is no tax credit. There is also no limit on the amount you can send. The remittance provider may limit the amount in a single transaction, but the govt. doesn't impose any maximums.
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    Seeking guidance to sue my wife who cheated on me and is currently working in Canada

    I understand your anger, but in this situation, you need to put aside your resentment towards your wife and think about what's best for your daughter's future. It's easier said than done, but in the long run, don't you want your daughter to have the best opportunities for a better life?
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    reporting foreign income for tax

    Because the determination of whether you will be taxed in Canada or not depends on much more than just how long you spend here per year. You can not come to Canada for a single day and still be considered a tax resident if you have other strong ties to the country.
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    Tax-free until how long?

    Just so you are aware, the rental income that you collect is also taxable in Canada.
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    Anyone doing/done mortgage with Ijara Canada (Ijara loans)

    It is impossible in the examples you mentioned for one partner to sell their shares for a higher or lower price; just like you can not sell half of a car, you can not sell half of a house. So, therefore, both partners' interests are being vended for the same price. However, under the Islamic...
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    Anyone doing/done mortgage with Ijara Canada (Ijara loans)

    I respectfully disagree with this. A diminishing musharakah partnership is just that...a partnership. In a partnership, or in any other equity venture, the partners share the risks and the rewards. This fundamental concept is what makes such financing permissible under Sharia. However, in...
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    Tourist Visa into Start-up Visa?

    The startup visa is aimed at knowledge-based growth companies that will create jobs in Canada. As a result, you require a letter of support from a venture capital firm, an accelerator or an angel group. You will not qualify based on a single convenience store, as none of those organizations...
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    Canadian taxes for married non-resident who resides in the states

    I guess the first question is why are you filing a tax return if you don't live in Canada. Were you earning income here? did you live here for part of the year?
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    any way to help me renew my PR, RO problem

    It's too late to solve anything now. You made a conscious choice to not move to Canada, and now you must live with it. As mentioned earlier, your options are to either: (i) try your luck at the land border; or (ii) renounce your PR status and reapply.
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    How much can a permanent resident declare as personal goods to bring to canada?

    Yes, you will be fine. Welcome to Canada!
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    Register with City Hall - needed?

    No, there is no such requirement.
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    Cheapest taxi ride from Toronto airport to North York . . .

    I did it last week and it was $50 vs. $65 for an airport limo. And the SUV was actually an airport limo car, with the driver driving for Lyft on the side.
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    Cheapest taxi ride from Toronto airport to North York . . .

    Download the Lyft app. There are always promo codes, and you actually get the one of same large SUV's used as Limo taxis for $10-$15 less than what they usually charge.
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    PRTD- humanitarian and compassionate grounds

    It depends...what have you been doing in India since you turned 18? Have you been studying, working, etc. or something personal like taking care of family?
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    Question about Marriage steps - Pakistani

    Yes, you can have a civil ceremony and then file for sponsorship. However, this will certainly subject your application to increased scrutiny as a possible marriage of convenience. If you have plenty of other documentary evidence, then go this route as it will save you time.
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    Wife Pregnant and Due date is near to our Entry

    To add to the previous post, the child will not receive any incremental benefits as a citizen vs. as a PR.
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    Child benefits

    No, you are not eligible unless both you and your child reside in Canada.