Settlement Funds

You must prove posession of these funds before you will be accepted by the immigration authorities of either Canada. The funds may be comprised of cash savings, bonds, investments, personal or business property, equipment and inventory but NOT personal vehicles, furniture, jewellery or clothing. Bring as much money as possible to make moving and finding a home in Canada easier. You cannot borrow this money from another person.

Quebec	Canada
Quebec Immigration does not require that you prove possession of funds. It does require that you sign a contract stating that you will not ask for Quebec Government assistance (Social Aid) during the first 3 months following arrival in Quebec. So you must come with enough resources to see you through at least the first 3 months. See contract here (pdf): Quebec Self-sufficiency Contract	No. of persons	Necessary Funds as of July 19, 2010
	1	$11,086
	2	$13,801
	3	$16,967
	4	$20,599
	5	$23,364
	6	$26,350
	7+	$29,337

Disclosure of funds

If you are carrying more than C$10,000, tell a Canadian official when you arrive in Canada. If you do not tell an official, you may be fined or put in prison. These funds could be in the form of:

* cash
* securities in bearer form (for example, stocks, bonds, debentures, treasury bills) or
* negotiable instruments in bearer form (for example, bankers’ drafts, cheques, travellers’ cheques or money orders).