SA2263 said:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/English/immigrate/skilled/funds.asp
You can show a bank draft , travelers cheques , money order , cash , stocks , bonds , debentures , treasury bills , cash etc .
I am not sure if they will just accept a bank statement ...you can always get a bank draft & after showing it to the immigration guys at the airport you can deposit it back in your bank the next day. Most probably they will not accept the statement, play it safe and take a managerial cheque or bank draft then you can get it back with you.
Dear friend,
You are confusing yourself. Can you please explain this?
"It is a good idea to research how much it costs to live in the place where you plan to settle in Canada.
Bring as much money as you can to make moving and finding a home in Canada easier. Note, however, that Canadian customs regulations require you to declare if you are bringing more than C$10,000 into Canada. If you do not tell them, you may be fined or put in prison. "
It is clearly written that you can carry as much as you can but it is not written that you have to carry all of the money. You are educated person and I think you can easily extract what does it mean.
According to the email received by visa office,
"You are not required to carry your funds in cash when you arrive in Canada. You are, however, required to show documentary evidence that you have the funds available (in bank accounts or cashable investments), and that they can be transferred to Canada."
It shows that if you are not carrying whole amount, then you must be able to show that you still have this amount in your home country. The amount you are carrying with you should be in the forms which you have mentioned.
I hope this clarifies everything. There is just a phobia among people about proof of funds and due to this reason they ask to take extra precautions which has created this hesitation.
Relax and chill
Regards