Author: Clint Curtis

In Canada, the average medical school debt among graduates is US$19,250. If debt continues to outpace the cost of attendance at the present rate, the average medical student debt will exceed $300,000 by 2024. How much debt does a doctor have in Canada? The median debt for medical school graduates is $80,000, with 32% of […]

Canada continues to be one of the most affordable industrialized countries to set up shop in largely due to the low cost of labour. Is Canada Labour cost high? Labour Costs in Canada averaged 81.80 points from 1981 until 2022, reaching an all time high of 126.64 points in the second quarter of 2022 and […]

Solid tablet non-prescription medication (i.e. acetaminophen, ibuprophen, vitamins) is not subject to volume restrictions. Certain powders and granular materials (e.g. mineral-based supplements that are primarily calcium, magnesium or iron) in your carry-on are limited to a total quantity of 350 ml or less. Can you take Tylenol in your carry on luggage? You can bring […]

Everyone testifying in a court case must promise to tell the truth, but in Canada today witnesses are not obligated to swear an oath on the Bible. They may swear a religious oath on another book of faith or make a ‘solemn affirmation’. In the past Canadian courts saw some unusual forms of oaths. What […]

Most martial arts weapons are perfectly legal in Canada, provided that they are used for their intended purpose. Practitioners carrying such weapons to or from practice should make an extra effort to be courteous to others, and should understand if they receive extra attention from passing police officers. What martial arts weapons are illegal in […]

When leasing a car, there is no minimum requirement. Credit scores are checked as a precaution by dealerships. Generally, 700 is an ideal credit score when leasing a car, a credit score in the 600’s is also acceptable to receive a good leasing offer, and with a score below 600, you are still able to […]

All a customer needs in hand is their proof of identity, residency or citizenship, proof of income, and occasionally proof of insurance. However, although the approval process is more lenient, you typically won’t have a roster of shiny, brand new vehicles to choose from, as you would in a standard car lease agreement. What documents […]

Employers are able to sue for damages on the basis of wrongful resignation when the employee has failed to provide reasonable notice. While there are many potential opportunities to claim wrongful resignation, follow through has been relatively rare as employers will have to prove their damages. What happens if I don’t give 2 weeks notice […]

911 is the number to call any time you have an emergency requiring police, fire or an ambulance. Always call 911 when someone’s health or safety is at risk. When a life is at stake, 911 is the fastest way to get the help you need. What are the 4 reasons to call 911? Any […]

Yes, you can call 911 at ANY time, with or without a SIM card. Can you just dial 911 on a cell phone? All wireless phones, even those that are not subscribed to or supported by a specific carrier, can call 911. Can you call 911 without service in Canada? When there is no network […]