Legal considerations for new immigrants
1.Obligation to maintain permanent resident status Residence time requirements The minimum requirement of '730 days of cumulative residence within 5 years' must be met, and the immigration department will verify the residence status through immigration records and tax declaration data. Spouse/children settling in Canada, self occupied property, etc. can serve as auxiliary proof of "life focus" Due to special reasons such as working abroad (such as being employed by a Canadian company) or accompanying a Canadian spouse, some residence time may be exempted Processing of expired leaf cards The expiration of Maple Leaf Card does not mean the loss of permanent resident status, but it needs to be renewed through a Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD). Failure to renew the card after the deadline may trigger identity verification.
2.Tax compliance requirements Tax Resident Recognition Standards To declare global income (including overseas assets such as the cash value of Chinese policies), one must meet either the condition of "residing for more than 183 days" or "living primarily in Canada". Suggest completing large-scale asset disposal or compliance declaration before immigration Withdrawing cash value from policy loans can avoid taxable income recognition Cross border fund transfer A single transfer exceeding CAD 10000 needs to be reported to FINTRAC, and it is recommended to keep proof of the source of funds (such as salary slips, gift agreements, etc.).

3.Key points of traffic regulations Driving standards Pedestrian absolute priority must be followed, and failure to yield to pedestrians will result in a fine of CAD 400-2000. The speed limit in school areas is generally 30km/h, and speeding fines are increased by 50%. Bicycles must be equipped with headlights/reflective devices, and violators can be fined up to CAD 320 per violation. Mandatory Insurance Requirements Vehicle insurance must include third-party liability insurance (with a minimum coverage of CAD 200000), and those who are not insured on the road will face vehicle seizure and criminal charges.

4.Customs declaration of goods Duty free entry conditions New immigrants who enter the country for the first time can carry personal items that have been used for more than 12 months tax-free. They need to fill out the B4E form and provide proof of purchase. It is recommended to declare and prepay customs duties separately for new electronic products/jewelry. It is prohibited to carry non quarantined animal and plant products (such as traditional Chinese medicine). Cash declaration Carrying cash exceeding CAD 10000 with you must be declared, failure to declare will result in seizure and a fine of CAD 50-5000.

5.Temporary identity compliance risk New regulations on visa revocation Starting from 2025, temporary resident visa (TRV/study/work visa) holders who are suspected of "insufficient funds", "falsified documents" or "overstaying" can have their visas revoked directly by immigration officers without any appeal channels. Suggest keeping a 6-month financial statement (minimum funding standard: $13000 for single individuals/$35000 for families) Self employed workers are required to provide complete tax records and customer contracts for future reference Identity transition connection After the Maple Leaf Card is approved, the original temporary visa will automatically expire, and the identity document update must be completed within 30 days. 6.Civil Code of Conduct Zero tolerance for domestic violence Minor physical conflicts (such as pushing and shoving a spouse) constitute a criminal offense and may face mandatory quarantine or even deportation procedures. Guardianship of minors Children under the age of 12 are not allowed to stay alone at home for more than 2 hours. Violators may be charged with the crime of "neglect of guardianship". It is recommended that new immigrants complete the following within three months after landing: Application for Provincial Medical Insurance Card (such as OHIP/MSP) and SIN Number Family lawyer/legal insurance configuration (covering scenarios such as rental disputes, traffic ticket appeals, etc.) Participate in free legal knowledge training provided by immigration and housing agencies in various provinces