Dear Scylla, ur senior member,,but its not true,,,, this bank draft rule is in effect since 2014
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APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED USING NEW FORMS.
The New Parent and Grandparent program re-opens on January 2, 2014. There are new forms that must be used. At the time of writing the new forms are not available on the CIC website. According to a Notice Posted on the new CIC Website the new forms are to be made available on December 31, 2013. No new applications will be accepted for processing before the program re-opens on January 2, 2014. Fee payment to the Receiver General for Canada will be accepted by credit card or certified cheque only.
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