Author: Clint Curtis

The number of single-earner families with a stay-at-home parent dropped from 1,487,000 in 1976 to 493,000 in 2015. Families with a stay-at-home mother declined by 1,025,000, whereas those with a stay-at-home father increased by 32,000. Archived. Year Stay-at-home mothers 2015 440.5 What percentage of moms are stay-at-home moms 2022? Parenting Statistics: 7% of dads and […]

Your choice determines the number of weeks and the weekly amount you’ll receive. If sharing, each parent must choose the same option and submit their own application. Is maternity EI paid weekly or biweekly? How much EI weekly benefit amount will I receive? Current maximum is $562 per week and is paid out every two […]

DISCLAIMER: Canada does not have a Canadian Visa Lottery If you would like to find out if you are eligible for any of the more than 80 Canadian immigration programs, we invite you to complete our free online assessment form. How can I apply for Canada Visa Lottery? Every year, the registration period for the […]

Buying stock for children Children under the age of 18 (or 19 in some provinces) can’t legally buy or own stock. However, a parent or guardian can open an in-trust account registered under an adult’s name until they’re old enough to have it on their own. Can I gift stocks to my child Canada? If […]

The total number of Bus Companies in Canada is 2,420. Toronto is the largest province with an 32% market share in the Canadian Bus industry (771 Bus companies). Second is Montréal with 763 Bus companies in Canada (31%). What bus companies are in Canada? The most popular bus companies in Canada are Greyhound Canada and […]

In 2004 (Canadian Foundation for Children, Youth and the Law v. Canada), the Supreme Court of Canada outlawed corporal punishment in all schools, public or private. The practice itself had largely been abandoned in the 1970s when parents placed greater scrutiny on the treatment of children at school. When did they stop hitting in schools […]

Regular and punctual student attendance in school is essential to academic progress. Classroom learning experiences are the basis for a college education. Time lost from class is a lost learning opportunity. Students who frequently miss classes significantly increase their odds of poor grades in courses. Does university care about attendance? Most universities do care about […]

Claiming lessons as a personal tax deduction is only available through a music school which holds the certification of a “Certified Educational Institute.” This title is very specific and is offered to only a select few organizations. Are music lessons for children tax deductible in Canada? The provincial government however offers a Children’s Arts and […]

Passing a stopped school bus is illegal in every Canadian province and territory. Can you pass a school bus Ontario? Registered owners of vehicles can be charged if their vehicle illegally passes a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing. Can you pass around a school bus? When a school bus is […]

Grade 1 children learn ways to communicate, solve problems, get along with others and use technology to help them learn. The required subject areas are: arts education, English language arts, mathematics, physical education/health education, science, and social studies. What do 1st graders learn in Canada? Grade 1 is the start of an exciting journey. All […]