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T1135 for a Lebanon bank account or property: reporting to the CRA

Form T1135 (Foreign Income Verification Statement) must be filed with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) by any Canadian resident whose foreign property, such as an account at a…

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Lebanese embassy in Ottawa: birth registration for a child born in Canada

Lebanese embassy birth registration for a child born in Canada is free: you send the file by post to the Embassy of Lebanon in Ottawa. You need the…

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Lebanese power of attorney in Canada: in person or by post

A Lebanese power of attorney in Canada is made at the Embassy of Lebanon in Ottawa or the Consulate General in Montreal, in person, or by post after…

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Canada super visa for a Lebanese parent: income, insurance, wait time

The Canada super visa lets a Lebanese parent or grandparent stay with their child or grandchild in Canada for up to 5 years at a time, with multiple…

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Sponsor parents to Canada in 2026: the federal programme on hold, what is still possible

Sponsoring parents to Canada is on hold: since 15 July 2026, the federal government has not accepted new interest to sponsor forms or invited anyone to apply, “until…

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Lebanese passport renewal in Montreal: fees, documents, wait time and RL passports

Lebanese passport renewal in Montreal is handled by the Consulate General of Lebanon, which covers the whole of Quebec: CA$405 for a 10-year biometric passport (adult), CA$205 for…

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BDL Circular 166 in 2026: who qualifies and how much you can withdraw

BDL Circular 166 in 2026, as in force since 1 July 2026: a depositor who does not benefit from Circular 158 can withdraw USD 500 a month from…

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BDL Circular 158 in 2026: who can withdraw how much

BDL Circular 158 lets you withdraw $1,000 a month from your blocked dollar deposits in 2026: $800 in cash, by transfer abroad or on a card, and $200…

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