Author: Clint Curtis

If not, you can enter Canada in a car with a U.S. license plate for up to 30 days if your trip is for non-commercial purposes. How long can I drive a US plated car in Canada? Canadian residents can bring U.S. rental vehicles into Canada for non-commercial use for up to 30 days. This […]

Many borrowers wonder, “Can you use home equity to buy a second house?” The answer is yes, but the amount of equity the borrower has in the property influences how much money they can borrow. How do you leverage home equity to buy another house in Canada? You can borrow up to 80% of the […]

Managed by the Retail Council of Canada (RCC), the code mandates that when shoppers are overcharged for certain items scanned at checkout, they’re entitled to compensation. What happens if a price tag is wrong? Contrary to what many consumers believe, retailers are not legally obligated to honor a price that’s the result of an honest […]

Given their different purpose and training requirements, emotional support animals do not hold the same certifications or status as service dogs. Major Canadian carriers can refuse to accept emotional support animals on board. In such circumstances, regular animal (pet) travel rules and fees may apply. What animals can be emotional support animals in Canada? In […]

Although the metric version would be kilometres per litre, MPG is adopted in many metric-system countries, like Canada. Does Canada measure fuel in gallons? Gasoline is measured in litres rather than gallons. Please see the TripAdvisor page entitled Inside Canada: Fuel Prices if converting C$ per liter to US$ per gallon. How do Canadians measure […]

Canada’s economic strength is supported by its large and diverse economy, very high per capita income levels and high competitiveness. With nominal GDP of about $2.0 trillion in 2021, the Canadian economy is the third largest in the Aaa-rated category, after the US and Germany. Did Canada lose its AAA credit rating? Canada has been […]

Stranger Abductions also known as Non-Family Abductions are the coerced and unauthorized taking of a child by someone other than a family member. Stranger Abductions are rare in Canada. In 2021, there were 18 reported stranger child abductions in Canada. How common is kidnapping in Canada? Canada: Kidnapping rate Canada Kidnappings per 100,000 people Latest […]

The office of President López Obrador posted an infographic to Twitter Monday that showed that gas prices in Mexico are lower than those in Germany, France, Spain, the United States, Canada, China and Brazil. Is it cheaper to get gas in Mexico? Prices can be as much as $2 cheaper just across the border in […]

Child abduction and parenting or custody issues An international child abduction occurs when a child’s parent or legal guardian wrongfully takes the child from Canada or keeps them in another country. What is considered parental abduction in Canada? In Canada, the most common form of child abduction is by a parent or guardian. The term […]

Nearly 2,200 former workers are affected by the outcome of the class-action lawsuit. The vast majority of them were based in Montreal. Who is suing Air Canada? Shawn and Heather Folz say their experience with Air Canada while returning from their daughter’s wedding in Maui has left a bitter taste in their mouth. They calculate […]