Author: Darrel Pratt

From: Employment and Social Development Canada The Employment Insurance (EI) program provides temporary income support to unemployed workers while they look for employment or to upgrade their skills. How does employment insurance work in Canada? Employment Insurance (EI) provides regular benefits to individuals who lose their jobs through no fault of their own (for example, […]

The gig economy is based on temporary and freelance work, or short-term contracts. As a gig worker, your contract services may range from a small task to a highly specialized service. What is a gig worker considered? Gig workers are independent contractors, online platform workers, contract firm workers, on-call workers, and temporary workers. Gig workers […]

Grounds for Termination Without Cause Dishonesty (including theft, fraud, deception and breach of trust) Conflicts of interest. Inappropriate relationship (with boss, junior employee) Insolence or insubordination (disobeying a boss, acting rude or abrasive) Breach of important rules or policies. What can you get fired for in Canada? In Canada, an employer can fire employees at […]

As to how to patent an idea in Canada, first you need to file a patent application with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO). Typically, patent applications are prepared with the help of a patent agent. However, simply applying for a patent does not mean a patent will be granted to you. How much does […]

Treaty Rights: Agreements between specific groups of First Nations, Métis or Inuit and the Crown (government) that recognize certain rights, such as rights to land and resources. Some treaties were signed before Confederation, while others are very recent, but all of them are still in effect. Who has treaty rights? As a result, it is […]

In Canada, Smokeless Tobacco (ST) products are exempted from some federal laws or regulations that apply to cigarettes (PSFC, 2011). Is chewing tobacco banned in Canada? Prior to federal bans, however, seven provinces had already adopted legislation to ban flavours in all or most tobacco products. Despite these restrictions, some flavoured tobacco products (e.g., smokeless […]

the most recent Visitor Record, Study Permit, Work Permit or Temporary Resident Permit issued to you. The document number is found on the top right of your study permit, or IRCC document. It is a letter followed by 9 numbers (e.g.F123456789) on the top right. Where is the document number on a Canadian status? It’s […]

SINs can be found on the front page of an individual Canadian tax return. SINs can also be found on notices of assessment issued by the Canada Revenue Agency (see examples below). What is my TIN number Canada? For example, in Canada: for individuals, the TIN will be their Social Insurance Number (SIN) for businesses, […]

Generally, No! If the corporation has negative retained earnings (losses), it cannot issue dividends. A corporation with negative earnings fails to meet the solvency test. Technically, dividends are distributions of after-tax profits of a corporation. Can you use retained earnings to pay dividends? Retained earnings are the portion of a company’s cumulative profit that is […]

Travelers may wrap plants in damp newspaper or similar material to prevent them from drying out. Roots may be secured in a plastic bag. Travelers who want to bring 13 or more plants must obtain an import permit from APHIS and mail or ship the plants directly to the nearest USDA Plant Inspection Station. Can […]