Author: Clint Curtis

The same report is required for Class 1, 2 and 4 commercial driver’s licences: every 5 years until age 45. every 2 years after age 45 until age 65. annually after age 65. Do you have to take another driving test at 80? Do drivers over 70 need to retake their driving test? In short, […]

Most employees (full and part-time) are entitled to general (stat) holidays with pay. How does an employee qualify for statutory holiday pay in Alberta? An employee is entitled to general holiday pay if they have worked for the same employer for at least 30 workdays in the 12 months prior to the holiday. Are part […]

Identification and documentation you will need if you are applying for a driver’s licence or Alberta ID card. Canada residence documents Canadian provincial birth certificate. valid Canadian passport, NEXUS or Permanent Resident card. Secure Certificate of Indian Status. Canadian Citizenship Card dated before February 2012. What do I need to get an Alberta driver license? […]

The Mental Health Act allows individuals with serious mental disorder to be involuntarily detained in a designated facility for treatment or to receive mandatory treatment in the community. The amendment act revised admission criteria so only people whose disorder could be improved by treatment can be detained. What does the Mental Health Act do? The […]

Fines and Demerit Points for Speeding in Alberta Speeding tickets above 50 km over the posted speed are always pink with a mandatory court appearance. If the person doesn’t appear in court, a warrant for their arrest may get issued. Is speeding a criminal offence in Alberta? In Alberta, traffic tickets and traffic offences are […]

Currently, the public does not have basic safety protections when receiving services from counselling therapists, addiction counsellors and child and youth care counsellors. The counselling professions are not held to minimum standards of competence or a code of ethics. Is psychotherapy regulated in Alberta? Provinces/Territories in RED currently regulate the profession of Counselling Therapy: Nova […]

15-20%. Tipping is a common custom in most service industries in Canada. And for the most part, tipping your massage therapist follows similar tipping practices. 10% for good service, and 15-20% for above average and excellent service. How much do you tip for a 60-minute massage? In general, the 20% rule applies to tipping your […]

Massage therapy cannot be used as a tax deduction directly to your tax return. Is massage a medical expense in Alberta? Massage therapy is not an allowable medical expense in Alberta as shown in the attached CRA link. Therefore, it cannot be claimed on your income tax return. https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/topics/about-your-tax-return/tax-re… Can I claim massage as a […]

Did you know that physical therapy, acupuncture, and massage treatments are covered by most extended health plans? If you are on the waiting list and you wish to access services immediately, we can directly bill your extended health benefits. Does Alberta Health care cover massages? Products and services not covered through the AHCIP include the […]