10/11/2018
Topic:
Undue Increase in Rent
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Hello,
Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.
We can appreciate that you would be concerned about this situation.
You can find some detailed information in our Settlement.Org How often can a landlord increase the rent? article in the How much can my landlord increase the rent? section.
Here is an excerpt,
Once you have moved into a unit, the landlord must follow a rent control guideline. The Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing sets this guideline every year. The guideline limits how much your landlord can increase your rent that year.
In 2017, the limit is 1.5%.
In 2018, the limit will be 1.8%.
The Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) must approve any increases above this percentage. For example, the LTB might approve a higher increase if your landlord has made large repairs or installed a security system.
In terms of asking you to move out of the basement, you can find some information in our Settlement.Org When can my landlord evict me? article.
You may want to contact the nearest Community Legal Clinic for some advice regarding your situation.
I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.
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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org |
10/11/2018
Topic:
Residence Outside Canada form - CIT0177
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Hello,
Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.
We can appreciate that you would be interested in this type of information.
It is best that you contact the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) directly for some information specific to your situation.
You can contact them here:
1-888-242-2100 (In Canada Only)
I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.
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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org |
10/11/2018
Topic:
Post -Secondary Education Program Abroad
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Hello Punya,
Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.
We can appreciate that you would be interested in this type of information.
It is best that you contact the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) directly for some information specific to your situation.
You can contact them here:
1-888-242-2100 (In Canada Only)
I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.
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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org |
10/11/2018
Topic:
Am I eligible for OHIP?
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Hello,
Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.
We can appreciate that you would be concerned about this.
For information specific to your situation we suggest that you contact the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care/ServiceOntario directly. You can also find some contact information here:
ServiceOntario, INFOline at:
1-866-532-3161 (Toll-free in Ontario only)
TTY 1-800-387-5559.
In Toronto, TTY 416-327-4282
Hours of operation : 8:30am - 5:00pm
I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.
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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org |
10/11/2018
Topic:
PR Status Application by a Conventional Refugee
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Hello,
Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.
We can appreciate that you would be concerned about your situation.
We are sorry, we are unable to provide definitive information or a definitive response regarding this.
It is best that you contact the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) directly for some information specific to your situation.
You can contact them here:
1-888-242-2100 (In Canada Only)
I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.
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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org |
10/11/2018
Topic:
Dual Citizenship Question
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Hello,
Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.
We can appreciate that you would be interested in this type of information.
You can find some helpful and detailed information on the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website in the I am Canadian but my children were born outside Canada. Are they Canadian? section.
I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.
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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org |
10/11/2018
Topic:
Additional Applicants
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Hello,
Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.
We can appreciate that you would be interested in how to proceed in this type of situation.
Unfortunately, as you may know, this website is mainly about living in and moving to Ontario, Canada.
Therefore, we do no have any information related to getting Australian Citizenship.
You may need to contact the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs directly.
I hope this information is helpful.
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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org |
10/11/2018
Topic:
Short-term work contract and overseas travel
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Hello,
Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.
We can appreciate that you would be interested in this type of information.
We are sorry, we are unable to provide a definitive response regarding this type of immigration application.
Since you are in Canada, you may want to contact the IRCC Call Centre directly to find out information specific to your situation.
You may also want to contact a Lawyer or a reputable, registered Immigration Consultant who is familiar with Canadian immigration issues for some advice and assistance with this process.
I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.
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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org |
10/11/2018
Topic:
Language of study
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Hello Banani,
Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.
We can appreciate that you would be interested in this type of information.
It is best that you contact the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) directly for some information specific to your situation.
You can contact them here:
1-888-242-2100 (In Canada Only)
I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.
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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org |
10/12/2018
Topic:
Challenge WES inappropriate evaluation
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Hello,
Thank you for sharing your situation and questions with us.
We can appreciate that you would be interested in this type of information.
It is best that you try to contact WES directly regarding this situation. However, you can find some helpful information regarding the process for contacting WES in our previous Settlement.Org Discussion Thread.
I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.
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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org |
10/16/2018
Topic:
Divorce - Do I have to leave?
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Hello,
Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.
We can appreciate that you would be concerned about this situation.
According to the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC) website in the Must I leave Canada by the valid until date on my visitor visa? section,
Length of stay decided by a border services officer
If you see a border services officer at the port of entry, they will tell you how long you can stay in Canada in 1 of these ways:
-If the officer stamps your passport and writes a date under that stamp
You must leave Canada by that date
-If the officer stamps your passport and gives you a visitor record
You must leave Canada by the date under “Valid until” on that visitor record.
-If the officer stamps your passport without writing a date under that stamp or giving you a visitor record
You can stay in Canada for 6 months.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide a definitive response regarding this situation.
For information regarding this person's situation, they may want to contact the IRCC Call Centre directly at 1-888-242-2100 (In Canada Only)
I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.
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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org |
10/16/2018
Topic:
Parental Sponsorship
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Hello,
Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.
You can find some detailed information on the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website in the Guide 5772 - Application to Sponsor Parents and Grandparents section.
You can find specific information related to Question 17. The Guide suggest that you must provide your co-signer’s employment history, including, periods of unemployment for the last THREE consecutive taxation years preceding your application.
You may want to contact the IRCC Call Centre directly at 1-888-242-2100 (In Canada Only)
I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.
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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org |
10/16/2018
Topic:
Documents for applying for an apartment
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Hello,
Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.
We can appreciate that you would be concerned about this situation.
A landlord cannot select or refuse you as a tenant based on race, place of origin, ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, family status (for example, children) or disability.
You can find some information in our Settlement.Org What documents do landlords ask for? article.
It is best that you contact the nearest Community Legal Clinic for some assistance.
I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.
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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org |
10/16/2018
Topic:
Dependent Child Landing as PR
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Hello,
Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.
We can appreciate that you would be concerned about this situation.
You can find some information on the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website in the I am travelling with my minor child without my spouse. What documents must I present? section.
You can also see some additional information on the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website in the Minor children travelling to Canada - If a minor child is travelling with one parent only section.
I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.
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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org |
10/22/2018
Topic:
Changing DVR License/Insurance to Ontario.
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Hello Johny,
Thank you for sharing your situation and observation with us.
We can appreciate how frustrating this must be.
It is true that it would be great to have a "one stop" location for a lot of things.
You may be able to find some additional information, (if you have not already looked) on the Ontario.ca website in the Register and insure a vehicle in Ontario section.
I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.
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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org |