Author: Darrel Pratt

In Canada, the law applies to everyone, including: the police. the government. public officials. Who does the law apply to in Canada? The law applies to everyone in Canada, whether you are a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, or a visitor. If you break a law in Canada, your immigration status could affect the kind […]

Montreal’s red-light district, which began as a necessary evil to protect innocent girls from the dangers of lusty sailors, is as much of a long-standing Montreal tradition as its smoked meat, bagels and poutine. Does Vancouver have a red light district? Vancouver has a cyclical history of the tolerance and suppression of “carnal vice.” As […]

At the G20, Canada continues to: promote the importance of economic opportunity for all of our citizens, including women and youth; reinforce our commitment to rules-based trade; and, call for ambitious action on climate. Where does Canada rank in the G20? GDP | G20 Country Last Reference Canada 1991 Dec/21 South Korea 1799 Dec/21 Russia […]

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is the federal agency that manages and administers tax matters on behalf of the federal government including income tax, goods and services tax (GST), harmonized sales tax (HST), and customs duties. Does Canada Revenue Agency send money? The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will never send or request e-transfers of any […]

Yes, absolutely. PG Diploma is a concept which is created as a stepping stone for Masters program. Most universities announce it as a course students complete in order to get “prepared” for Masters degree. So yes, it will be an ideal program for you to study if you want to continue with Masters later on. […]

No one’s Social Insurance Number can be rescinded; you can only be issued a new one, in case your old one has been compromised. Can Service Canada suspend your SIN? We do not suspend SINs. Beware of scam calls telling you otherwise. Does Service Canada renew SIN number? If you have lost your SIN, or […]

This figure has been steadily increasing since 2000, when there were about 1.88 million divorcees in Canada. Number of divorced people in Canada from 2000 to 2022 (in millions) Characteristic Number of people in millions 2013 2.5 2012 2.47 2011 2.45 2010 2.39 What was the divorce rate in 2010? In 2010, the rate of […]

We charge interest if you make late or insufficient payments. Depending on the debt, the interest charged is either arrears interest or instalment interest. We pay interest on an overpayment or refund of net tax claimed on a GST/HST return. What is the punishment for not paying GST? An offender not paying tax or making […]

A postgraduate diploma is a relatively shorter qualification than a masters degree, although it is at the same academic level, A masters degree is made up of 180 credits, and a postgraduate diploma is 120 credits. A shorter version of this is also available, a postgraduate certificate, which comprises of 60 credits. Which is better […]

Amount Available For full-time students, the Canada Student Loans Program provides 60% of the assessed need, up to $210 per week of study; the remaining 40% may be provided through the provincial student loans program. How much of a student loan can you get? If you are an undergraduate student, the maximum amount you can […]