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Montreal and Canada
Long-term settlement, French-speaking
| Procedure | Remotely | Observed cost | Checked on |
|---|---|---|---|
| T1135 for a Lebanon bank account or property: reporting to the CRA | Yes | Free (late filing costs $100 to $2,500) | 23.10.2026 |
| Lebanese embassy in Ottawa: birth registration for a child born in Canada | Yes | Free at the embassy (excluding the provincial birth certificate and postage) | 23.10.2026 |
| Lebanese power of attorney in Canada: in person or by post | Partly | CAD 70 (special power of attorney signed in person) | 23.10.2026 |
| Canada super visa for a Lebanese parent: income, insurance, wait time | Partly | CAD 185 per person in IRCC fees, excluding medical exam, insurance and translations | 23.10.2026 |
| Sponsor parents to Canada in 2026: the federal programme on hold, what is still possible | Yes | CA$1,595 for a single parent in Quebec (CA$1,260 IRCC + CA$335 MIFI), excluding medical exam, biometrics and documents; no new applications during the pause | 23.10.2026 |
| Lebanese passport renewal in Montreal: fees, documents, wait time and RL passports | Partly | CA$405 (adult, 10 years, diplomatic bag) | 23.10.2026 |
| BDL Circular 166 in 2026: who qualifies and how much you can withdraw | Partly | Free (excluding any charges by the bank receiving a transfer abroad) | 23.10.2026 |
| BDL Circular 158 in 2026: who can withdraw how much | Partly | Free (excluding any power of attorney) | 23.10.2026 |
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