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A temporary resident permit (TRP) does not exempt the TRP holder or their family members from the requirement to apply for work and study permits.

How to apply for the Housing Stability Benefit


OW recipients can apply through their case manager. For more information, call Ontario Works offices at 905-546-4800.


Low-income and ODSP recipients can apply at the Hamilton Housing Help Centre:

Hamilton Housing Help Centre
119 Main St. East
Hamilton, Ontario
Phone: 905-526-8100
www.housinghelpcentre.ca

Rent increases

In the past, the increasing cost of operating a building was covered by an increase in rent when the lease was renewed or when a new lease was created for a new tenant. Most landlords protect themselves from unpredictable changes in real estate by including an escalation clause in a lease agreement. The clause allows a landlord to raise rent if the cost of maintaining or operating the property increases. Most landlords will negotiate the escalation clause with you.

Some examples of escalation clauses include:

• Regular increases in rent over the course of the lease
• Pro-rated increases in taxes, heat, maintenance and other direct costs
• Automatically raising the rent according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) or some comparable index of inflation

Note: The CPI generally overstates the impact of inflation, so you should not agree to pay more than a portion of the annual CPI increase, especially if the lease already contains increases for taxes and direct operating costs.

Commercial rents are generally measured by the cost per square foot of the space. Many landlords charge tenants separately for heat and electricity. There are at least five common ways to calculate rent, including:


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• Net-net-net or "triple net" leases

Triple leases pass on all the costs of operating the building, including repairs and maintenance to you as the renter. These types of leases are usually used for industrial properties.

To apply for subsidized housing, you need to contact a co-ordinated access centre in your area. These centres give information on the non-profit, co-op and public housing opportunities in your area.

Do they refuse if i apply with the lost pr card copy?

How much will be the application fee for both spouse and dependent child?

How can i show my proof of funds?

You can apply for a permanent resident travel document if you:

• are a permanent resident,
• do not have a valid PR card showing your PR status,
• are outside Canada, and
• will return to Canada by airplane, boat, train or bus.

This application is for permanent residents outside Canada who do not have a valid permanent resident card to return to Canada. Travel documents are issued to permanent residents abroad to provide proof to a transportation company that the holder is entitled to re-enter Canada as a permanent resident.

Note to holders of a:

• Record of Landing (IMM 1000)
• Confirmation of Permanent Residence (IMM 5292 or IMM 5688)

These documents are not valid for travel to Canada. You must have a permanent resident card or a travel document to re-enter Canada by train, plane, boat or bus.

Who should not apply for a travel document?

• Canadian citizens
• Permanent residents with a valid permanent resident card
• Permanent residents in Canada
• Permanent residents who want to voluntarily give up (renounce) their permanent residence status

I am outside of Canada and do not have a PR card. How can I return to Canada?

Canada’s entry requirements are changing

Permanent residents (PR) of Canada must carry and present their valid PR card or permanent resident travel document (PRTD) when boarding a flight to Canada, or travelling to Canada on any other commercial carrier. If you do not carry your PR card or PRTD, you may not be able to board your flight, train, bus or boat to Canada.

It is your responsibility to ensure that your PR card is still valid when you return from travel outside Canada, and to apply for a new PR card when your current card expires.

Returning by private vehicle

There are other documents you can use to enter the country.

When you return to Canada, apply for a PR card if you plan to travel outside Canada again.

Some examples of private vehicles include, but are not limited to: a car, truck, motorcycle, or recreational vehicle that you own, borrow, or rent, and that is not available for public use.

Returning by commercial vehicle: airplane, bus, train, or boat

You must apply for a permanent resident travel document (PRTD), valid for one entry. Otherwise you may not be able to travel to Canada.

You can apply to replace your PR card when you return to Canada.

I need to move with my spouse or child: Can I get Employment Insurance benefits?


Even though you would usually be refused Employment Insurance (EI) benefits if you quit your job, there are exceptions to this rule. For example, if you quit your job because your spouse or child needs to move and you need to move with him or her you might still get EI benefits.

When you apply for EI benefits with a Record of Employment which shows that you quit your job, you will most likely be contacted by a member of Service Canada. You will have to show a few things to prove that you had just cause for quitting.

First, you must show that your spouse, common law partner or dependent child had to move to another residence (such as anew city or province).

Under the Employment Insurance Act a “common law”partner is someone you have lived with in a conjugal relationship for at least one full year. In special circumstances, you could be considered common law partners even if you have not lived together for a full year; for example, if you and your partner are expecting a baby, you have adopted a child or you are getting married in the near future.

Second, you must show that you had no reasonable alternative to leaving your job. This might include situations where it would simply be too expensive for you and your partner to live in separate residences or where it is impossible for you to keep your old job by commuting to work or transferring to another position within your company.

Third, you must continue to show that at your new location, you are ready, willing, and able to work at all times. You will have to look for work at the new location and keep a written record of the employers you contact and when you contacted them.

If you leave your job because you prefer to move with your spouse or common-law partner when there are other reasonable alternatives or ways for you to stay at your job, it will be difficult to show that you had just cause for quitting.

Every situation is different and the person who will decide whether you are eligible for EI benefits will look at all of your personal circumstances before making a decision. It is important that you get legal advice before you quit your job for any reason.

If you are refused EI benefits,you can appeal the decision. Call the clinic for help.

Countries With a Reciprocal Agreement

Some countries, like the United States, Australia, France and Korea, have an agreement with Ontario which allows licensed drivers to obtain an Ontario licence without having to go through the regular process for obtaining a licence in this province.

If you have a driver's licence from one of these jurisdictions with Licence Exchange Agreement, you can benefit from this privilege.

The type of licence you can get depends on how much driving experience you have. You follow the same process as drivers with a licence from another Canadian province and from Canadian Forces - Europe.

Read about the Licence Exchange program on the DriveTest website to learn more about the process and the documents required.