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The IDP is primarily used by visitors to Ontario. If you plan on living in Ontario - that is, you will be a permanent resident living in Ontario - you need to get an Ontario driver's licence within 60 days of moving to Ontario.

Can a tenant have other people living in the rental unit that are not on the lease and without our agreement?

The tenant is legally allowed to have other people living with her that were not on the lease and she is not required to obtain your consent. As long as the unit does not become overcrowded and there are no disturbances the landlord has no recourse.

If a tenant has another person living in the unit, what are the rights of landlord with respect to increase of rent to cover the costs, etc.?

There is actually nothing a landlord can do if a tenant brings in another person to live in the unit. The rent cannot be increased on that basis, it can only be increased once every twelve months by the guideline allowed each year. In order to increase the above the guideline the landlord has to show that there has been an extraordinary increase in utilities. An application has to be made to the Landlord and Tenant Board for approval of the increase. You can obtain more information on this process on the Board's website at www.ltb.gov.on.ca.

The tenant says they are allowed to have more people move in than were on the lease. Is this true?

The tenants are permitted to have more people move into their unit regardless of how many people are on the lease provided that the number of people living in the unit does not contravene the municipal guidelines. If the number of people occupying the rental unit on a continuing basis contravenes health, safety or housing standards required by law, you may serve a notice of termination. However, the municipal guidelines for overcrowding are very generous. You must allow 100 sq. ft. per person excluding hallways, bathrooms and closets. If the overcrowding exceeds the standard, you can give a notice of termination which the details or the grounds for termination. The tenants can avoid termination if they reduce the number of persons occupying the rental unit to comply with health, safety and housing standards within 7 days.

Visiting Canada: Parent and Grandparent Super Visa — Who can apply

To apply for the Parent and Grandparent Super Visa, you must:

• be the parent or grandparent of a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada;
• be found admissible to Canada; and
• meet certain other conditions.

Foreign Workers and Their Families

• You have a work permit that is valid for at least 6 months. You also have a formal agreement to work full-time for an employer in Ontario. The agreement states the employer's name, your occupation, and states that you will be working for at least 6 consecutive months.
• You have a valid work permit under the federal Live-In Caregiver program.
• You hold a valid work permit under the federal Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program.
• You are a foreign clergy member who will serve a religious congregation in Ontario for at least 6 months.
• Your spouse or same-sex partner is a foreign worker who is eligible for OHIP.
• You are the dependent child of a foreign worker who is eligible for OHIP.

To work in Canada as a foreign government officer or representative

You do not need a work permit if you’re:

• an employee of another government who is working under an exchange agreement that lets officials work in government departments in Canada and your country,
• a diplomat or official representative of another country, or
• a diplomat or official representative of the United Nations and its staff.

Note: Employees of other governments must have a formal letter if they will work here for more than three months.

If you’re any other kind of foreign government officer or representative, you need a work permit. Find out if you’re eligible for a work permit.

Minor children who are already in Canada accompanying a parent who is permitted to study or work may study in Canada without a study permit at the pre-school, primary and secondary levels.

A minor child of a parent who is not authorized to work or study in Canada (for example, their parent is authorized as a visitor) is not eligible to study in Canada without a study permit. These minor children must apply for a study permit from their country of last permanent residence.

Study permits for primary school students are issued for a period of one year and can be renewed, while study permits for students enrolled in secondary school (grades 9 to 12 in all provinces and territories except Quebec, and grades 9 to 11 in Quebec) can be issued for the full length of the intended period of study at a secondary school in Canada (maximum of four years).

Minor children at the pre-school and kindergarten levels are not required to hold a valid study permit.

Foreign Workers and Their Families

• You have a work permit that is valid for at least 6 months. You also have a formal agreement to work full-time for an employer in Ontario. The agreement states the employer's name, your occupation, and states that you will be working for at least 6 consecutive months.
• You have a valid work permit under the federal Live-In Caregiver program.
• You hold a valid work permit under the federal Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program.
• You are a foreign clergy member who will serve a religious congregation in Ontario for at least 6 months.
• Your spouse or same-sex partner is a foreign worker who is eligible for OHIP.
• You are the dependent child of a foreign worker who is eligible for OHIP.