Author: Darrel Pratt

I. In 2020, U.S. exports to Canada totaled $255.1 billion, a 12.8% ($37.5 billion) decrease from 2019; U.S. imports from Canada totaled $270.4 billion, a 15.4% ($49.0 billion) decrease; and the trade deficit was $15.2 billion, a 43.2% ($11.6 billion) decrease. Does Canada have trade deficit? Canada trade balance for 2019 was $-27.79B, a 14.66% […]

Recipients of the Canada Graduate Scholarships for master’s programs receive an annual stipend of $17,500 – a figure that has not changed since 2003. Do you get stipend for Masters in Canada? It provides merit-based support of CAD $17,500 for up to 3,000 Canadian students each year, studying postgraduate courses at eligible Canadian higher education […]

The Canada-U.S. Free Trade Agreement was brought into force on January 1, 1989 and is superseded by NAFTA, which includes Mexico. Does Canada have a trade agreement with us? U.S.-Canada Free Trade Agreement (FTA) It entered into force on January 1, 1989, after both parties to the agreement had enacted implementing legislation. The treaty was […]

There are laws in Canada (under the Bank Act) that give these companies the rights to freeze an account: Banks: Your bank can freeze your account due to suspicious activity. If your bank suspects fraud, a quick call or visit can resolve the matter. Can a bank just close your account? Yes. Generally, banks may […]

At present, there are three functioning stock exchanges operating on the territory of Canada, located in the southern parts of the country. These are the Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, and the Canadian National Stock Exchange. How many exchanges does Canada have? Which of the four Canadian stock exchanges is your favourite? Surprise! There […]

51 different countries. Canada currently has 15 FTAs with 51 different countries. Together, these agreements cover 1.5 billion consumers worldwide. Providing you with access to new consumers: FTAs make it easier for you to sell to consumers in other countries, including foreign governments. How many countries have free trade agreements? The United States has free […]

The Bank of Canada will hold unclaimed balances of less than $1,000 for 30 years. It will hold unclaimed balances of $1,000 or more for 100 years. Find out at no cost if the Bank of Canada is holding an unclaimed balance to which you may be entitled. Do banks close inactive accounts Canada? The […]

Nurses can apply either through the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) or Canadian Experience Class (CEC). FSWP. FSWP requires at least 1-year work experience within the past 10 years. The more years of experience will get more points. CEC. CEC refers to Canadian Experience of the candidate. Do nurses get PR easily in Canada? Nurses […]

34%. Only 30.2% of Canadian families are debt-free. According to Canadian household debt statistics, 34% of homeowners have mortgage-free properties. What percentage of Canadian homeowners have no mortgage? And these households are more exposed to higher interest rates and the potential for housing prices to decline. Two-thirds of Canadians are homeowners. Just under half own […]

If you are going to visit the United States of America during your study in Canada, you may require a U.S. Visitor Visa depending on your country of citizenship. However, citizens of certain countries may be able to travel to the USA without a visa if under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). Can I enter […]