Author: Clint Curtis

Under Canadian law, you can open a bank account at any age, even if you don’t have a job or have money to put in the account right away. You must provide valid identification. If you are under 18, usually banks require that a parent or guardian be named on the account too. Can a […]

Maximum hours of work You may undertake both an unpaid internship to fulfill the requirements of an educational program and paid employment with the same employer. However, the total hours of both positions must not exceed 10 hours per day or 48 hours per week. How many hours a day do interns work? During the […]

You can (a) treat the internship as part of your business income (Schedule T2125 Business Income Statement) or (b) report it as “other income” on line 130 of your tax return. Either way, it`s just as legitimate. Do interns pay taxes Canada? While a stipend isn’t a salary, the Canadian government still considers it as […]

Meal expenses If you choose the simplified method, claim in Canadian or US funds a flat rate of $23/meal, to a maximum of $69/day (sales tax included) per person, without receipts. What is the standard meal allowance in Canada? 1. Travel in Canada 1. Travel in Canada Canadian $ (taxes included) Breakfast 21.90 23.30 Lunch […]

The simple answer is YES, but certain conditions have to be met first. Following the Canadian Revenue Agency, any tutoring service offered to a person with a learning disability is considered as an eligible medical expense. Medical expenses are legally used to reduce the amount of tax payable to the authorities. How do I become […]

Just cause refers to conduct that is of such a serious nature or extent that it essentially breaks the employment relationship. Employment Standards investigates complaints to determine if the employer had just cause for the termination. What qualifies as just cause? Just cause usually refers to a violation of a company policy or rule. In […]

Most employees in Ontario are governed by provincial legislation, but those working for large employers such as banks are subject to the Canada Labour Code. Does the Canada Labour Code apply to all provinces? The objective of the Code is to facilitate production by controlling strikes & lockouts, occupational safety and health, and some employment […]

The Canada Labour Code (the Code) is an Act of the Parliament of Canada that: defines the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers in federally regulated workplaces, and. sets out federal labour law. What is the purpose of the Canada Labour Code Part II? The purpose of Part II of the Canada Labour Code […]

The core mandate of our correctional system is to rehabilitate and safely reintegrate offenders into our communities. To achieve this objective, the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is committed to providing safe environments for those who work or live in its correctional institutions. What is the purpose of Canada’s correctional system? The Correctional Service of […]

The Supreme Court of Canada is Canada’s final court of appeal. It serves Canadians by deciding legal issues of public importance, thereby contributing to the development of all branches of law applicable within Canada. Who is above the rule of law in Canada? The rule of law means that no one is above the law. […]