The amount depends on your family size and IRCC updates it regularly, so always check the current table on canada.ca. There is no official rule that money must "sit" for a set time, but IRCC usually asks for about six months of bank statements to see where the funds came from. Sudden large deposits raise questions, so keep your money stable and be ready to explain any big transfers honestly.
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