computergeek said:Agreed, but there is a mechanism for challenging a negative determination. Particularly in the face of the fact CIC sends less and less paperwork, a requirement for something that won't happen isn't reasonable. See http://www.health.gov.bc.ca/msp/infoben/pdf/msp-brochure.pdf
Don't be afraid to get your MLA involved in this, either. http://www.leg.bc.ca/mla/3-1-1.htm
From what I've gleaned from other websites, a big part of this is the fact that HIBC isn't even fully aware of this `special' avenue for PR applicants under Spousal Sponsorship...and they oversee BC MSP!!