Author: Clint Curtis

A child who is less than 22 years of age and not a spouse or common-law partner at the time of “age lock-in” continues to be a dependent child even if they turn 22 during the processing of the application, as long as they are still unmarried and not in a common-law relationship when permanent […]

The short answer is yes. In Ontario, under the Employment Standards Act (ESA), employers are entitled to choose when an employee can take their vacation time. Employers may schedule vacations and require employees to take vacation time when it suits the needs of the workplace. Can employer force vacation Canada? In Canada, your employer can […]

You can get a Proof of Income Statement or NOA from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) online or by mail. The CRA My Account is a secure portal that lets you view your personal income tax and benefit information and manage your tax affairs online. How can I find my notice of assessment number? The […]

Alberta Education, also known as Alberta’s Ministry of Education, is the governing body for Alberta’s schools. Alberta’s students are touted as the highest-ranked in Canada and its education system is often cited as one of the best in the world. What curriculum does Canada use? Canada does not have a national curriculum; rather, the provincial […]

Yes. The person doesn’t have to live with you in order to qualify as your dependent on taxes. However, the person must be a relative who meets one of the following relationship test requirements: Your child, grandchild, or great-grandchild. Can you claim a parent in another country as a dependent? You can only claim a […]

To do an internship in Canada, you’ll need to obtain an internship visa, called the International Co-op work permit. Can you intern without a visa? Even if your internship is unpaid and/or short term, such as under 90 days, you will always need to apply for a J-1 Visa with a designated U.S. sponsor organization. […]

School education in Canada is generally divided into four stages: Grade 1 (ages 6–7) Grade 2 (ages 7–8) Grade 3 (ages 8–9) Grade 4 (ages 9–10) Grade 5 (ages 10–11) Grade 6 (ages 11–12) What are the 5 stages of education? Stages of School Education for a Child in India Pre-primary Stage: The pre-primary stage […]

No it is not possible. Canada does not issue study permits for the purpose of working. Your study permit is not a work permit. You are not eligible to work in Canada without a work permit unless you are meeting the conditions of your study permit. Can I change my course after 1 semester in […]

Early childhood educators and assistants are regulated everywhere in Canada except New Brunswick, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Quebec. Is ECE regulated in Canada? Most of Canada’s ECEC programs are under provincial jurisdiction. Generally, regulated child care includes centres, usually nursery schools (except in Québec, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick and the Yukon) or preschools (part-day centre-based programs) […]

In cases where both parents claim the benefit, CRA will conduct a review to determine which parent qualifies for the benefit. If it is determined that the child resides with both parents, CRA will pay one parent for six months and then rotate the payments to the other parent for the next six months. What […]