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Internal Review – is an independent and critical examination of the decision that is reviewable under Section 155-159 of the Housing Services Act, 2011. It is conducted by an individual or individuals who did not participate in making the decision being appealed. Internal Review is the process of reviewing a complete applicant file, not in-person communication with an applicant or anyone who could represent the applicant.

Under the Housing Services Act, there are 6 types of decisions that may be reviewed through the Internal Review process:

*Eligibility for RGI assistance
*Eligibility for special needs housing
*Type or size of accommodation
*Category on the waiting list
*Amount of geared to income rent
*Deferral of geared to income rent payable by the household

Canadian law allows for revocation in certain circumstances. Subsections 10(1) and 10.1(1) of the Citizenship Act provide that a person’s citizenship or renunciation of citizenship may be revoked if the person obtains, retains, renounces, or resumes citizenship by
- false representation;
- fraud; or
- knowingly concealing material circumstances.

For sponsorship purposes, both spouses and common-law partners or accompanying dependent child must:

-Live with you in Canada;
-Have a valid passport or travel document;
-Be 18 years old or older; and
-Be your spouse or common-law partner for genuine reasons and not primarily for the purpose of getting permanent residence in Canada.

It is important to note that the rent control guideline does not apply to new rental buildings. A new rental building is a building that was occupied as a residential unit for the first time starting November 1991; like a new apartment or condo building or a converted factory that is now an apartment building.

Exceptions

The guideline does not apply to some newer rental housing, for example:

-a unit that was never occupied for any purpose before June 17, 1998, or
-a building that had no one living in it before November 1, 1991.

In these units, there is no limit to how much a landlord can increase the rent. But the 12-month and 90-day rules still apply.

It is important to note that the rent control guideline does not apply to new rental buildings. A new rental building is a building that was occupied as a residential unit for the first time starting November 1991; like a new apartment or condo building or a converted factory that is now an apartment building.

Exceptions

The guideline does not apply to some newer rental housing, for example:

-a unit that was never occupied for any purpose before June 17, 1998, or
-a building that had no one living in it before November 1, 1991.

In these units, there is no limit to how much a landlord can increase the rent. But the 12-month and 90-day rules still apply.

The Access Centre within the HealthForceOntario Marketing and Recruitment Agency recognizes the challenges faced by IMGs living in Ontario and helps by providing information, advice and support during this process.

The Access Centre provides the following services to registered IMG clients:

-Intake and referral through e-mail and telephone.

-Information sessions focused on pathways to practise.

-Individualized plan of action to discuss licensing and certification via telephone, in-person or Skype appointment with an IEHP Advisor.

-On-site resource and reference library.

-CaRMS application guidance.

-Interview preparation.