Author: Clint Curtis

As soon as you drop out, you lose your status as a student. If you are still in school you might want to explore the possibility of transferring to a different school between terms. Even that could be iffy and I would advise you to check it out with your embassy and/or Canadian Immigration. Can […]

Find out what the average Associate salary is The average associate salary in Canada is $35,100 per year or $18 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $30,698 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $60,000 per year. How much is an associate paid? The average salary for Associate is £56,937 per year in […]

A major is the subject that’s the main focus of your degree. Most of your courses will be in your major and you’ll graduate with a degree in that major, e.g., Bachelor of Science in Public Health, Bachelor of Arts in History, Bachelor of Environmental Studies in Geomatics. Is major higher than degree? The short […]

You need a federal and provincial permit for most businesses that affect the physical environment or that work with hazardous materials. Can I start a business without registering it Canada? Most businesses need to register with the provinces and territories where they plan to do business. In some cases, sole proprietorships operating under the name […]

one free credit report. Canadians are entitled to one free credit report per year (called a Consumer Disclosure) from either Equifax or TransUnion. How often should I check my credit Canada? You can also use your credit report to check for signs of identity theft. This is something you should do at least once a […]

Immigrants can buy stocks in Canada. All you need is a valid SIN number and be at least 19 years old in most Canadian provinces. Can I buy stocks as a non-resident? There is no citizenship requirement for owning stocks of American companies. While U.S. investment securities are regulated by U.S. law, there are no […]

Maximum working hours permitted Students eligible to work under paragraph R186(v) can do the following: work up to 20 hours per week during academic sessions once they have commenced their program of study. work full time during regularly scheduled breaks between academic sessions regardless of their course load. How many hours can I work in […]

18 years old. Teens must be the legal age of majority before they can get their own credit card without an adult co-signer. The age of majority is 18 years old in: Alberta. Manitoba. Can a 16 year old own a credit card? It is possible to get a credit card at 16 by becoming […]

If you live in Canada or the United States, send your application to the Case Processing Centre in Sydney (CPC-S). If you live outside Canada and outside the United States, send your application to the Canadian embassy, high commission or consulate responsible for your area. How do I submit an application to Canada? Apply for […]

Youth: More than a quarter of a million Canadian youth—6.5% of people between 15 and 24—experience major depression each year. Depression can be hard to recognize in youth because parents and caregivers often mistake a teen’s mood swings and irritability for normal adolescence, rather than depression. What percentage of students suffer from depression? Up to […]