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Am I correct in my understanding that the new citizenship legislation means that prior to "application" for citizenship, one must meet the required 1460 days i.e. in my example I would just have to delay the citizenship application until I meet this requirement however will not lose my PR status in the meantime or ability to apply for citizenship?

For citizenship, would I then need to renew my PR status, or once I have met the 730 days there is nothing further that I am required to do insofar as retaining PR status as I work towards sufficient days to apply for citizenship?

The benefits listed below are mandatory and must be provided to persons who meet the eligibility criteria.

-Dental Coverage for Dependent Children
-Diabetic Supplies
-Drug Coverage
-Full Time Employment Benefit
-Guide Dog Benefits
-Pregnancy Nutritional Allowance for Pregnant Women
-Special Diets
-Surgical Supplies and Dressings
-Transition Child Benefit
-Travel and Transportation for Medical Purposes
-Vision Care for Dependent Children

Discretionary

Discretionary benefits are available to Ontario Works clients and are provided at the discretion of your caseworker. If you are an existing Ontario Works client, please speak to your caseworker directly to obtain more information. If you want to make an application for a benefit please see our Application Process.

-Dental/Denture Coverage for Adults
-Funerals and Burials
-Vision Care for Adults

R56(2) states clearly that a PR card application must be made in Canada. Furthermore, the card must be delivered in person to each applicant, pursuant to R58(3), and be picked up within 180 days of the person receiving notification that it is ready for collection.

This enhances the integrity of the application process, allowing the local office to contact the client to review documentation and assess residency issues in person. However, it is recognized that the Regulations do not specify physical presence in Canada for purposes of filing a PR card application. Applications cannot be refused solely on the basis of evidence that the applicant was not in Canada when the application was filed. However, applicants are expected to provide an address in Canada where they may be contacted to provide additional information or to present themselves in person for the purposes of reviewing either identification or eligibility for the PR card. The CPC may refer a case to a local CIC if all or part of the application originated from outside Canada, and if there are questions as to the client’s identity, status or residency history, or the authenticity of the
documentation. Clients must report in person to pick up their card in Canada, in
accordance with R58(3).

is it ok if he applies for the renewal only 3 months before the expiration date?

While applications for a new card may be filed at any time before the card expires, the existing card must be returned with the application, as stated in R59(1)(d). For example, applicants may have forgotten to return a previous PR card that is still valid at the time of applying for a new card and that has not been reported lost or stolen. As a matter of policy, CIC requests that expired cards be submitted with the request for renewal.

However, a new PR card will not be refused if the client does not return an expired PR card. CIC does not intend to collect all expired cards from clients. Procedures are already in place for permanent residents to surrender their card at citizenship ceremonies. If clients claim that they have lost their card, they are required to complete the section of the application form entitled Solemn Declaration (concerning a permanent resident card that was lost, stolen, destroyed or never received) [IMM 5451E]. The previous card is revoked in accordance with R59(2).

1. How should I proceed further?

Remedies Available to Tenants

Inform the landlord

If a tenant has a maintenance problem, the first thing they should do is make a written request to the landlord, asking the landlord to fix the problem.

The tenant can write the landlord a letter, or in some cases, landlords have a “maintenance” or “work order” request form that can be completed. The tenant should keep a copy of their written request.

If the landlord does not fix the problem

If, after being informed, the landlord does not fix the problem within a reasonable time, the tenant can:

- report the problem to their local government or the Investigation and Enforcement Unit (IEU),
- file an application to the Board, or
- do both of these things.

The tenant or another occupant of the rental unit has committed an illegal act or is carrying on an illegal business other than described in reason #1 above, at the residential complex, or the tenant has permitted someone else to do so.

If you studied outside Canada, you need to have your academic documents evaluated before you can apply to a college or university. Each school has its own requirements. Visit the school's website or contact their Office of Admissions to find out their requirements and the process you should follow to have your credentials evaluated.

If you studied outside Canada, you need to have your credentials evaluated. Each school has its own requirements.

Each university or college sets its own criteria for recognizing academic qualifications from outside Canada. Visit the school's website or contact their Office of Admissions to find out their requirements and the process you should follow to have your credentials evaluated.

For how long will I receive benefits?

The number of weeks for which you may receive benefits is determined at the beginning of your benefit period and depends on the following:

-the regional rate of unemployment; and
-the number of hours of insurable employment that you accumulated in your qualifying period.

You can receive regular benefits for a period that varies from 14 to 45 weeks. However, the benefits corresponding to the number of weeks payable must be paid within a maximum of 52 weeks following the start date of your benefit period. If, for any reason, you interrupt your benefit claim, you cannot reactivate it after this 52-week period, even if you have not yet received all the benefits to which you were entitled.

I received EI benefits in the past. Do I need to submit a new application?

If you started a new EI claim within the last 52 weeks and there are still weeks payable on that claim, we will automatically reactivate (renew) your existing claim.

However, in some cases, it may be to your advantage to cancel or end your old claim earlier and start a new claim, because this may increase the amount of your benefits or the length of your benefit period.

You must decide whether or not to cancel or renew a claim based on your own personal situation.

It is important to consider:

-If your claim is reactivated and you work after the start of that claim, you may be able to establish a new claim when your existing claim runs out.
-In order to establish a new claim you must have enough insurable hours and meet the qualifying conditions for a new claim.
-If a new claim is established instead of reactivating your existing claim, the remaining weeks payable on the existing claim will be lost.
-Additionally, a two-week unpaid waiting period must be served on a new claim before you are entitled to receive payment.

Example

Julie's first claim for benefits started the week of January 25, 2015. In the previous 26 weeks, she worked 26 weeks, at 40 hours a week, for a total of 1,040 hours. She earned $10,400. She lives in a region for which the unemployment rate was 13.1% at the time she submitted her application. She will receive $220 a week in benefits, and she is eligible to receive benefits for a maximum of 40 weeks. She received 10 weeks of EI benefits and then returned to work. After her return to work, Julie worked for 30 weeks, at 40 hours a week, for a total of 1,200 hours. She earned $18,000 over the last 26 weeks. On November 15, 2015, Julie submits another application for EI benefits. The unemployment rate remains at 13.1%. Here are Julie's two options:

First option: Since Julie's first benefit period ends on January 31, 2016, and she has already served the two-week waiting period, Julie may receive the remaining 10 weeks of benefits, which total $220 per week, as part of her old claim. She can then start a new claim that will be based on the hours of employment and the insurable earnings of her second job. Therefore, she could receive 10 weeks of benefits at $220 a week and, after serving the two-week waiting period on the new claim, she could receive 42 weeks of benefits at $381 a week.

Second option: Julie could ask to end the claim that started in January and start a new claim, which would be based on the hours of employment and the insurable earnings of her second job. Her benefit rate would then be $381 a week, and she would be able to receive benefits for a period of up to 42 weeks, once she has served the two-week waiting period.

To reactivate your claim, you should visit the Service Canada website. Click on "Apply for Employment Insurance Benefits" in the menu on the right-hand side of the home page.

Do not start completing your online application if you prefer to start a new claim. Instead, please contact us by calling 1 800-206-7218. Your decision to start a new claim is final and cannot be reversed.