Author: Clint Curtis

As a result, a “reasonable time” for a criminal charge to be completed is 18 months in the Ontario Court of Justice and 30 months in the Superior Court of Justice. This time period begins on the date an individual is charged with a criminal offence and continues until the anticipated end of trial. What […]

While Toronto, Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver are all some of the best places to start a business in Canada, there are many more that are equally appealing to startup companies. Where is the best place to live for entrepreneurs? 10 best cities for entrepreneurs in 2022 1: Austin, TX. 2: Seattle, WA. 3: Houston, TX […]

Permanent residents have the right to free education up to the age of 18 in the Canadian public school system. When it comes to university, tuition fees are dramatically reduced for permanent residents when compared to international student rates. Can permanent residents go to university? Before enrolment If you are granted permanent residency (PR) in […]

The ‘Passport Request’ letter instructs the applicant on how to send their valid passport and, if applicable, the valid passports of their accompanying spouse and dependent children. Permanent resident visas cannot be affixed to diplomatic, official or military passports. What happens after passport request letter Canada? Once you receive the Passport request letter, you have […]

Canadian Principal Residence Designations by Non-Residents of Canada. Canada’s exemption from tax on the sale of a principal residence is not just for Canadian residents. Non-residents of Canada enjoy one year of tax-exempt gains as a result of the “one plus” rule. Can a non-resident have a principal residence exemption? Therefore, if a taxpayer is […]

How Non-Residents Can Open A Business in Canada Open A Branch Office. To open a branch office a foreign corporation must apply as an extra-provincial or foreign corporation in each province in which the business intends to operate. Incorporate a Subsidiary. Can a non-resident start a business in Canada? Non‑Resident clients can now register their […]

If you are self-employed, a reference letter is not sufficient. Instead, you will need to provide documents such as: Articles of incorporation or other evidence of business ownership. Proof of self-employed income. How to prove self-employed work experience for immigration to Canada? Evidence of self-employment income: Agreements and contracts with customers or suppliers. Work completion […]

How long must I stay in Canada to keep my permanent resident status? To keep your permanent resident status, you must have been in Canada for at least 730 days during the last five years. These 730 days don’t need to be continuous. Can I stay a permanent resident forever? Once you become a lawful […]

There’s no real penalty for accessing your pension before retiring. But there are limitations on what you can do with the funds, and an early withdrawal can reduce the amount you receive. I am a Canadian teacher looking to withdraw my pension early. I realize that 50% to 55% of my pension will be taken […]

How long does a wire transfer take from India to Canada? Upon initiating a wire transfer from India to Canada, one can expect the funds to be credited to the beneficiary account in Canada within 48 working hours. Sometimes this process is even faster and funds are sent within 24 hours itself. How long does […]