Author: Darrel Pratt

Early childhood education in Canada is a private pay system in most provinces. Families need to pay out-of-pocket for early childhood education, similar to the United States. However there are subsidies and funding available for low-income families. Is preschool education free in Canada? While kindergarten is free in Canada, preschools, daycare, and childcare in Canada […]

Maximum 15 devices Maximum 20 spare cells/battery packs. Is there a limit to how many electronics you can bring on a plane? We allow up to 2 of each device and 2 spare batteries intended for personal use only, with restrictions: Approved devices and batteries are safely packaged in carry-on only. Bags and boxes carrying […]

What Canadian customs forms are required? Canada Customs Invoice. Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Freight/Cargo Manifest. Canada Customs General Agency Agreement and Standard Trading Conditions. One-Time Canada Customs General Agency Agreement (valid for only one shipment) Bill of Lading (for freight shipments) What documents are required for shipping to Canada? There are four documents which […]

All Canadian citizens, Canadian permanent residents, and protected persons are eligible for domestic tuition fees. There is no requirement to establish residency in Canada or Ontario, however a non-Ontario Resident Tuition Fee may apply. Do Canadian citizens pay for college? College isn’t free in Canada, but it’s more affordable than in many other English-speaking countries. […]

Unlike in many other countries, there has never been a time in which homeschooling was illegal in Canada. Today, homeschooling is legal in every province of Canada. What percent of Canada is homeschooled? Similar to other years, the vast majority (91.1%) of elementary and secondary students attended public schools in 2020/2021, while private/independent schools (7.5%) […]

When is it OK to leave a child in a car? Most major police outlets in Canada say there is no specific criminal law that prohibits adults from leaving children alone in cars, but there are applicable clauses under traffic acts and child welfare rules. What age can you leave a child in the car […]

While kindergarten is free in Canada, preschools, daycare, and childcare in Canada are private. This means they receive little funding, if any at all, from the government. Can children of international students study for free in Canada? As long as one parent holds valid status in Canada e.g. study/work permit, permanent resident or Canadian citizen, […]

Many people mistakenly believe that you cannot get arrested for DUI unless the vehicle is actually moving. That’s why when Toronto-area residents ask the DUI criminal defence lawyers at Mass Tsang whether they can get a DUI for being asleep while drunk in their car, the answer is a resounding yes! Can you sleep in […]

You may have to purchase a roaming travel pack for access in the United States. Daily plans: There are no daily add-on options that let you use your existing minutes, texts, or data from your Canadian plan while visiting the U.S. You must purchase a roaming travel pack (see below). Can I use my Canadian […]

Open liquor in a motor vehicle must not be readily accessible to anyone in the motor vehicle (stored behind the seat, in the trunk, etc.). Passengers are not permitted to consume alcohol in a moving vehicle. Is it illegal to have open alcohol in a car in Canada? “Essentially, the way the law is written, […]