Author: Clint Curtis

Who Did George Vancouver Sail For?

At that time he verified that no continuous channel exists between the Pacific Ocean and Hudson Bay, in northeast Canada. Vancouver entered the Royal Navy at age 13 and accompanied Captain James Cook on his second and third voyages (1772–75 and 1776–80). What country did George Vancouver explore for? Great BritainGeorge Vancouver, A Voyage of […]

What Is The Purpose Of Legal Aid Ontario?

Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) provides legal help in English and French for financially eligible low‑income Ontarians. Since forming under the Legal Aid Services Act of 1998 (LASA, 1998), LAO has become a vital part of a strong justice system, providing high-quality legal services in: family law. refugee and immigration law. What is the purpose of […]

Is There Tax On Food In Ontario?

The Government of Ontario has introduced a harmonized sales tax (HST) which came into effect on July 1, 2010. The HST rate is 13% of which 5% represents the federal part and 8% the provincial part.Example 8. Price of meal $4.00 HST @ 13% $0.52 Subtotal $4.52 Rebate @ 8% $0.32 Amount due $4.20 What […]

Is There Tax On Junk Food In Ontario?

Current action(s) in Canada In addition, in Ontario, prepared foods sold for under a total cost of $4.00 are exempt from the provincial portion of the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST), however, there is no requirement for the prepared foods to be healthy. Is there tax on fast food in Ontario? You are not required to […]

Is Yogurt Taxable In Ontario?

Milk-based beverages, including yogurt drinks, are zero-rated. Beverages made from non‑animal sources, such as soy or rice, are not considered to be milk or milk-based beverages and are therefore subject to GST. – Noncarbonated lemon iced tea is zero-rated. Does yogurt get taxed? Tax does not apply to sales of food products for human consumption. […]