Author: Clint Curtis

They do not deliver on any statutory holidays like New Year’s Day and Christmas. There are a lot of other days when Canada Post does not operate, which we will discuss below. Does Canada Post deliver on Saturdays in December? Canada Post is not open on weekends, so the final answer is that Canada Post […]

In Canada, there are three main funeral rituals: viewings, the service itself, then burial. Not all religious traditions follow this pattern, however. The following rituals are commonplace for most Christians but would differ somewhat from Jewish, Hindu and Muslim practices. What normally happens at a funeral? Funeral Ceremony This event commonly takes place at the […]

In British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan, retailers are allowed to open on Canada Day as long as they pay their employees according to the law. What’s open on Canada Day in BC? Open Parks, gardens, and beaches. Granville Island Public Market (open from 9 am to 6 pm, individual stores vary) Science World (open from […]

The United States, Canada, most of South America, China, Japan and the Philippines officially consider Sunday to start the week ahead. Why is Sunday the first day of the week in Canada? However, in the United States and Canada, Sunday is considered to be the start of the week. This is because of religious reasons. […]

Worker rights are protected by labour laws here. Not only that, but prospective employers can ask if you can legally work in Canada without sponsorship. Am I legally entitled to work for any employer in Canada? It depends on the work permit you have. Most work permits are tied to a specific employer. They will […]

Canada Post is closed on national, provincial and territorial holidays, with no collection or delivery of mail on those days. Official holiday schedule. Holiday 2022 2023 New Year’s Day (National) Jan. 1 Jan. 2 Good Friday (National) April 15 April 7 Easter Monday (National) April 18 April 10 Does mail get delivered on Good Friday […]

Queen Victoria’s birthday has been celebrated in Canada since her reign (from 1837 to 1901). Originally, the celebration was held on the date of her birth: May 24th. Why do Canadians celebrate May 24? May 24, Queen Victoria’s birthday, was declared a holiday by the Legislature of the Province of Canada in 1845. After Confederation, […]

Canada Post is closed on national, provincial and territorial holidays, with no collection or delivery of mail on those days. Official holiday schedule. Holiday 2022 2023 Good Friday (National) April 15 April 7 Easter Monday (National) April 18 April 10 Victoria Day (National) May 23 May 22 Is there mail on Easter Monday 2022 in […]

Current Status of Bonus Pay Case Law Canadian laws generally favour employees’ non-discretionary bonus pay where it is based on a predetermined objective or calculation. Throughout your employment, the law upholds your contractual right to this type of bonus pay. Are bonuses common in Canada? From extra cash to holiday parties, 61 per cent of […]

While this program was designed for sponsored individuals living abroad, applicants residing in Canada may also choose to apply for outland spousal sponsorship, as it may enable them to travel in and out of Canada while their application is being processed. Can I leave Canada while sponsoring my spouse outland? It is a common misconception […]