I am due to land in Canada as a Federal PR with intended destination Ontario. I am getting a good airfare from an airline which flies only to Montreal. How advisable is it to fly to Montreal instead of Toronto to save some $$$.

thanks

As long as you have a valid, confirmed ticket for your onward journey from Montreal to somewhere in Ontario, you should be OK.
To be on the safer side, make sure it is a connecting flight on the same day.

Best of luck !

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