Days spent during soft landing - count or don't count?

[syedsaqibalam]

Hi Everyone,

I landed in June 2018, spent 83 days in 2018 and returned to home country.
in 2019 i didn't spend any time in Canada.

I permanently settled in Canada in Feb 2020.

Should I consider 83 Days spent in 2018?

FYI: I filed the for 2018 and 2019 with Zero income, as i was not working in Canada and didn't stay more than 183 days. in case this information makes any difference.

Thank you!

 

[akbardxb]

Every day spent in Canada during your eligibility period count towards RO, (soft landing or not); not including them would be missing pertinent information.

 

[cedros123]

You didn't have to file in 2018 and 2019 because you were non-resident for taxes FYI but yeah in any case you must count these days.

 

[syedsaqibalam]

You didn't have to file in 2018 and 2019 because you were non-resident for taxes FYI but yeah in any case you must count these days.

Thanks

 

[ishangodbole]

Yes, count it as there is no such thing as soft landing.