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8/5/2016 Topic: Can my mother get her subsidy back? Moderator	Hello Patrick, Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us. This must be a frustrating situation for your mother to be in. From how I understand your question: your mother, who has a disability, lives in co-op housing in Toronto and she lost her subsidy within the past year and is now paying the full 'market' rent for her unit. If she was receiving a subsidy under Housing Connections, she must contact them to first find out why she lost her subsidy; there are certain eligibility requirements. You may be able to help her with some of these steps. Toronto Housing Connections has a Resource Centre and you can call them to speak with a representative. Depending on her age she may be considered for the Seniors Housing subsidy. If your mother was not receiving a subsidy under the Housing Connections program you will need to have her contact the organization that she was receiving her subsidy with and follow a similar path, “why did she lose it?”, “what must she do to be eligible again?”. It may have been though Co-Operative Housing Federation Toronto (CHFT). You can read more about subsidized housing eligibility on Settlement.Org. Depending on your mother’s specific situation you may also wish to contact a community legal clinic for assistance in getting her subsidy back. 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. === The Settlement.Org Team
8/9/2016 Topic: Teaching Job Moderator	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 great that you are looking into this information ahead of time. You may be able to find some helpful information in our Alternative Jobs section in the Teacher option. You will find in the Alternative Jobs section information on what type of education, experience and skills are required for these alternative positions. You will also find some helpful information related to labour market information and bridging programs available. In terms of transitioning your career into the banking or finance industry, you may want to contact the nearest Employment Service for some assistance and some information regarding what courses or requirements there are in order to enter the banking/finance industry. 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. ===== Anna Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS Settlement.Org
8/9/2016 Topic: Surveillance codes Moderator	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 information and definitions on the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada website in the Medical assessment coding section. Here is an excerpt, S1 No requirement for medical surveillance Note: For M1 profiles, the surveillance code is defaulted to S1. For other medical profiles, the surveillance code “S1” needs to be manually selected. and M1 No public health risk or danger, no public safety danger and no excessive demand In terms of buying private health insurance, as you may know, there is a 3-month waiting period for OHIP. You can find some information regarding what your options are during this time in our Settlement.Org Do I need private health insurance? and How can I pay for health care in my first 3 months in Ontario, or if I don't have OHIP?. If you decide to purchase private health insurance, you can find some information in our Settlement.Org Where can I buy private health insurance for newcomers and visitors to Canada? article. 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. ===== Anna Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS Settlement.Org
8/9/2016 Topic: Activate PR Moderator	Hello Alan, Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us. We can appreciate that you would be interested in what your options are with respect to landing and leaving. If you are referring to doing your landing and then leaving, many of our users have reported that they have successfully landed and then left Canada shortly after landing. If you do this, it is important that you are aware of your requirements as a permanent resident and how long you can stay outside Canada. You can find additional information in our Settlement.Org What are the residency requirements for Permanent Residents? article. You must be physically present in Canada for at least 730 days (2 years) in every 5-year period. It does not really matter when in the five year period as long as the sum of all stays is 730 days. However, if this is your plan, you should ensure that you will be able to meet your residency requirements. Many of our users have suggested that, although this means that you can spend a total of up to 3 years outside of Canada during a 5-year period, it is wise to not stay out for the full period. This way, if in the event that you are in Canada and must leave for reasons of an emergency or something similar, you will have the time available. Regarding your question about your PR card, you can find some information on the CIC website in the I need to leave Canada and I do not have a permanent resident card. Can I later return to Canada without a PR card? question. You can also find some additional information on the CIC website in the I am outside of Canada and do not have a PR card. How can I return to Canada? section. Here is an excerpt, I am outside of Canada and do not have a PR card. How can I return to Canada? Canada’s entry requirements are changing Starting March 15, 2016, if you are a permanent resident of Canada and a citizen of a visa-exempt country, you will need to travel with your Canadian permanent resident (PR) card or PR travel document when flying to Canada. Otherwise, you may not be able to board your flight to Canada. PRs who are citizens of visa-required countries will continue to need to show their PR card when boarding a flight to Canada. If you are in Canada and do not have a permanent resident, find out how to apply for a permanent resident card. If you are outside Canada and do not have a PR card or your card is expired, find out how to apply for a permanent resident travel document. If you are outside Canada and plan to return to Canada by: Private vehicle There are other documents you can use to re-enter the country. By bus or train You must apply for a Permanent Resident Travel Document. Otherwise you may not be able to travel to Canada. You can apply to replace your PR card when you return to Canada. By air Starting March 15, 2016, if you are a permanent resident of Canada and a citizen of a visa-exempt country, you will need to travel with you Canadian permanent resident (PR) card or PR travel document when flying to Canada. Otherwise, you may not be able to board your flight to Canada. PRs who are citizens of visa-required countries will continue to need to show their PR card when boarding a flight to Canada. If you are outside Canada and do not have a PR card or your card is expired, find out how to apply for a permanent resident travel document. 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. ===== Anna Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS Settlement.Org
8/9/2016 Topic: NDEB study materials Moderator	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 hope that others in a similar situation or with similar experiences can share their comments with you. You may also want to post your questions in this previous Settlement.Org Dentist NDEB Fundamental Exam - Study Materials 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. ===== Anna Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS Settlement.Org
8/9/2016 Topic: PR Card Follow - Up Moderator	Hello, Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us. We can appreciate that you would be concerned and interested in finding out when your PR card will be available. You can find the current processing time for PR cards on the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website in the Application Processing Times section. If the current processing time has passed, it is best that you contact the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Call Centre directly to see if they have any information related to your PR card. 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. ===== Anna Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS Settlement.Org
8/9/2016 Topic: Misplaced SIN - What to do? Moderator	Hello, Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us. We can appreciate that you would be very concerned about this situation. You can find some detailed information in our Settlement.Org What do I do if my SIN is lost or stolen? article. Here is an excerpt, Report this to your local Service Canada Centre as soon as possible. In addition, Service Canada recommends that you: Report this to the police. Review your bank account and credit cards for any unusual activity. Watch your mail for any changes or disruptions. Get a credit report to check for unusual activity. It is important to keep your SIN card or confirmation of SIN letter safe and report a missing card or letter right away. If someone finds your card or letter they could use the information to commit fraud against you or someone else. You can request a replacement confirmation of SIN from your local Service Canada Centre. However, Service Canada no longer provides plastic SIN cards. If you do not remember your SIN, your income tax return will include the number. You can also call Service Canada for more information: 1-800-206-7218 (option 3). 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. ===== Anna Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS Settlement.Org
8/9/2016 Topic: Lost SIN card - How to Replace? Moderator	Hello, Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us. We can appreciate that you would be very concerned about this situation. You can find some detailed information in our Settlement.Org What do I do if my SIN is lost or stolen? article. Here is an excerpt, Report this to your local Service Canada Centre as soon as possible. In addition, Service Canada recommends that you: Report this to the police. Review your bank account and credit cards for any unusual activity. Watch your mail for any changes or disruptions. Get a credit report to check for unusual activity. It is important to keep your SIN card or confirmation of SIN letter safe and report a missing card or letter right away. If someone finds your card or letter they could use the information to commit fraud against you or someone else. You can request a replacement confirmation of SIN from your local Service Canada Centre. However, Service Canada no longer provides plastic SIN cards. If you do not remember your SIN, your income tax return will include the number. You can also call Service Canada for more information: 1-800-206-7218 (option 3). 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. ===== Anna Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS Settlement.Org
8/9/2016 Topic: Want to Sponsor my Husband - Need Info Moderator	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 detailed information in our Settlement.Org How do I sponsor a spouse, common-law or conjugal partner, or dependent child living outside of Canada? article. Here is an excerpt, If you are a Canadian citizen not residing in Canada, you may sponsor your spouse, common-law or conjugal partner and/or dependent children who have no dependent children of their own. You must demonstrate that you will live in Canada once they become a permanent resident. You can find some detailed information regarding the processing time on the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website in the Check application processing times section. It states that it is currently taking 14 months. 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. ===== Anna Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS Settlement.Org
8/9/2016 Topic: Just Married - What are next steps? Moderator	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 detailed information in our Settlement.Org How do I sponsor a spouse, common-law or conjugal partner, or dependent child living outside of Canada? and How do I sponsor a spouse, common-law partner or dependent child from inside Canada? articles. In these articles you will find detailed information regarding what the steps are and it will also take you to information related to what the fees are. If you are in Canada, you can also contact the Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Call Centre. 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. ===== Anna Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS Settlement.Org
8/11/2016 Topic: Paid Time Off Moderator	Hello, Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us. We can appreciate that you would be interested in finding out what your rights are in this situation. You may want to contact the Employment Standards Information Centre for some information specific to your situation. Here is some contact information: Employment Standards Information Centre GTA: 416-326-7160 Canada-wide: 1-800-531-5551 TTY: 1-866-567-8893 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. ===== Anna Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS Settlement.Org
8/11/2016 Topic: Tenant Issues - Need Legal Advice Moderator	Hello, Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us. You may want to contact the Landlord's Self Help Centre for some information regarding this type of situations. The Landlord's Self-Help Centre is a non-profit community legal clinic which supports Ontario's small-scale landlord community exclusively. The Centre provides information, summary advice and referrals. 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. ===== Anna Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS Settlement.Org
8/11/2016 Topic: Right to Sublet? Moderator	Hello, Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us. We can appreciate that you would be concerned about this situation. First of all, it sounds like your tenant is confused about subletting and what it means and entails. When you sublet your unit, it means you move out for a period of time and let someone else live there until you come back. Usually, you sublet if you want to live in your unit again before your lease ends. With subletting, the original tenant is still the official tenant and the other person is the subtenant. With subletting, the original tenant is still responsible for the lease and the rent. You can find some information in our Settlement.Org How can I end my tenancy early? article. You may want to contact the Landlord's Self Help Centre for some information regarding this type of situations. The Landlord's Self-Help Centre is a non-profit community legal clinic which supports Ontario's small-scale landlord community exclusively. The Centre provides information, summary advice and referrals. 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. ===== Anna Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS Settlement.Org
8/11/2016 Topic: Can I have Dual Citizenship? Moderator	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, What is dual citizenship? Every country decides whom it considers to be a citizen. If more than one country recognizes you as a citizen, you have dual citizenship. You do not apply for dual citizenship and there is no related certificate. Canadians are allowed to take foreign citizenship while keeping their Canadian citizenship. If you are a permanent resident but not a Canadian citizen, ask the embassy of your country of citizenship about its rules before applying for Canadian citizenship. 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. ===== Anna Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS Settlement.Org
8/11/2016 Topic: Name Change after Marriage Moderator	Hello, Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us. You can find some detailed information in our Settlement.Org How do I change my name after I get married? article. In your case, you may want to contact Service Ontario directly to find out what your options are. 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. ===== Anna Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS Settlement.Org