New citizen credit
#16
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Re: New citizen credit
Yes, I did some prior reading here and on varying websites but most people moving to Canada have not been given a newcomers pack, not for those who are citizens. In my situation, it appears as though it is different though. I'll keep the thread posted because it's useful.
Thank you so much for the reply very helpful.
Thank you so much for the reply very helpful.
#17
Re: New citizen credit
Yes, I did some prior reading here and on varying websites but most people moving to Canada have not been given a newcomers pack, not for those who are citizens. In my situation, it appears as though it is different though. I'll keep the thread posted because it's useful.
Thank you so much for the reply very helpful.
Thank you so much for the reply very helpful.
Likewise the initial help schemes for filing taxes for the first time etc as a "New Canadian" will not apply to you. You're a not a new Canadian in the true sense of the word. You were always Canadian it was just that it took you some time to exercise your rights as a Canadian.
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Re: New citizen credit
I received a newcomer pack at the airport when I landed however those benefits and welcome programs are for new immigrants, not returning citizens which is technically what you would be even if you'd never set foot in Canada before.
Likewise the initial help schemes for filing taxes for the first time etc as a "New Canadian" will not apply to you. You're a not a new Canadian in the true sense of the word. You were always Canadian it was just that it took you some time to exercise your rights as a Canadian.
Likewise the initial help schemes for filing taxes for the first time etc as a "New Canadian" will not apply to you. You're a not a new Canadian in the true sense of the word. You were always Canadian it was just that it took you some time to exercise your rights as a Canadian.
I will probably call BMO on Monday about this as I can't be a returning citizen since I was never legally one - even though that actually broke laws Canada had signed up to. I've done citizenship law for over 12 years now and the IRCC didn't even realise just how their policies broke Canadas laws. They now discuss cases with us. Hopefully, the quirks will change but it's taking each small detail - years.
You can check out Lost Canadians. If anything interests you. It affects more than anyone realises, both Canadians born in and out of Canada, including a few MPs.
I'll get back to you with info.