Hi I landed in canada last year july 2018, and got my first vacation back home for two & a half month with my canadian born baby . Recently im here in canada but I’m planning to leave outside canada for one year straight next year . Will my permanent residence affect, if I leave canada for a whole year ? And do I need to file my income tax return while im outside canada, and how ? What about my heatlh card is it going to expire if im not living in canada ? Hope to hear you soon thank you .
HI
- As long as you meet the residency obligation to reside in Canada for 2 years in every 5 year period, you should be fine.
- Note, you will not longer be eligible for the Child Tax Credit and you should inform CRA to stop it before you leave.
- Unless you declare that you are non residence of Canada (no ties at all to Canada) you will have to report your overseas income.
- Your health insurance will expire within 3-6 months of your leaving Canada, depending on the Province. You will also have a 3 month waiting period once you return to re-instate your health insurance.