Scary-storm said:
Thanks Mandie
This 12K as proof of funds, is only the statement or money should be with us while landing in Canada?
The officially figure is 11,115 CD. For initial application, it could be bank statements, property evaluation etc. Upon landing, officers would like to see you funds (from most pple experience). Not mandatory to carry all that cash though (not wise either) , u cld have part cash, part draft etc. If u carry more than 10k, it needs to be declared. Hey no more questions

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/funds.asp (POF) Master Qorax also captures this neatly in his thread:
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/proof-of-landing-funds-t39318.0.html
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/guides/EG7.pdf (guide)
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/skilled.asp (application forms)
I will urge you to do ur own research to make an informed decision........Mandie