Author: Clint Curtis

In Canada, your human rights are protected by Canada’s Constitution and by federal, provincial and territorial legislation. These rights are consistent with those under international treaties to which Canada is a party. Who is responsible for human rights? The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights is the leading United Nations entity in the […]

first cousins. No European country prohibits marriage between first cousins. It is also legal throughout Canada and Mexico to marry your cousin. The U.S. is the only western country with cousin marriage restrictions. Children of non-related couples have a 2-3% risk of birth defects, as opposed to first cousins having a 4-6% risk. What degree […]

2 (1) Subject to subsection (2), persons related by consanguinity, affinity or adoption are not prohibited from marrying each other by reason only of their relationship. (2) No person shall marry another person if they are related lineally, or as brother or sister or half-brother or half-sister, including by adoption. Who can marry couples in […]

In Canada, an individual’s human rights are protected by the Constitution, as well as federal, provincial and territorial laws. Canada’s human rights laws often reflect international human rights instruments such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. How are citizen rights protected? The U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights The framers of the Constitution […]

Consequences of committing a financial crime When convicted of tax evasion: you must still pay the full amount of taxes owing, plus interest and any civil penalties assessed by the CRA. you may be fined up to 200% of the taxes evaded. you may be imposed a jail term of up to five years. What […]

The Currency Act states that “no person shall melt down, break up or use otherwise than as currency any coin that is legal tender in Canada.” Similarly, Section 456 of The Criminal Code of Canada says: “Every one who (a) defaces a current coin, or (b) utters a current coin that has been defaced, is […]

More marriages ended in divorce in 2000, the third consecutive year of growth in the number of divorces. A total of 71,144 couples had a divorce finalized in 2000, up a marginal 0.3% from 1999, and up 3.0% from 1998. Divorces Canada 1998 69,088 1999 70,910 1998 to 1999 2.6 2000 71,144 What was the […]

You are required to file an income tax return if you meet one or more of the following criteria: ➢ You are earning income, such as employment income, investment or other income, and owe tax to the CRA. ➢ You are a resident of Canada. This includes international students or individuals who travelled outside of […]

Taxable Goods and Services sales of new housing (certain sales of new housing may be subject to a previous rate of GST/HST) sales and rentals of commercial real property. sales and leases of automobiles. car repairs. non-essential groceries, such as soft drinks, candy, and potato chips. What items have no tax in Canada? Examples of […]

the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. 3. Who is responsible for the regulation of bottled water? The federal responsibility for the regulation of bottled water sold in Canada is shared by Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. How is bottled water regulated in Canada? In Canada, bottled water is regulated as a food product […]