Author: Darrel Pratt

As a digital nomad, you typically must file taxes in your home country, even while working remotely in Canada. Canada does not require taxes for people who do not live, take up residence and are not physically in the country for 183 days in one year. Where can I live as a digital nomad? Digital […]

In 2016, 78,685 Russian immigrants resided in Canada. Ontario was home to most Russian immigrants in 2016. Citizens from the Russian Federation landed in Canada in recent years. Landing Year Total 2013 2,462 2014 1,772 2015 2,143 2006-2015 24,426 How many Russian immigrants are in Canada? According to the 2016 Census, there were 622,445 Canadians […]

Refugees are not allowed to work in Canada unless they obtain a work permit from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Most refugee claimants can apply to IRCC for a work permit once their refugee claims have been referred to the Refugee Protection Division of the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB). Does a refugee need […]

300,000 km. As the average Canadian vehicle lasts about 11 years, a car can easily surpass 300,000 km if it’s properly maintained. How many km does a car last in Canada? between 200,000 and 300,000 kmWith proper care, cars can last between 200,000 and 300,000 km. The make and model of your vehicle can also […]

Your credit report and credit score don’t follow you when you move to another country. But it is important to know that some debts you owe will remain active. Will my Indian credit score work in Canada? Credit scores have little to no impact on the immigration process. That’s because your credit score from your […]

In Canada, there are lots of decisions to make when you’re buying a car. There’s so much to choose from! You can buy anything from new or used, domestic or imported! You also have the choice of how you pay for the car; you can buy it outright, finance it with a car loan, or […]

Buoyed by its strong research performance, U of T ranked first in Canada and 18th in the world in the closely watched international rankings, which measure the research output, teaching and the international outlook of some 1,800 research-intensive institutions globally (up from 1,600 last year). Is U of T as good as Harvard? Harvard University […]

An IDP is a document which, when accompanied by a valid driver’s licence, enables a person to drive vehicles for leisure purposes in many foreign countries. Only CAA is authorized to issue IDPs in Canada, under a UN-approved mandate. What is IDP in Canada? If you have a driver’s licence, you can apply for an […]

50%. When you sell a second property, you will be taxed on 50% of gains, which is also called an inclusion rate. You must report any capital gains or losses on Tax Form Schedule 3, the capital gains and losses form. How do I avoid capital gains tax on a second property in Canada? Unfortunately, […]

Don’t lie to your lender If a borrower does not disclose that they are renting to tenants they could be committing occupancy or mortgage fraud. There could be serious implications if your lender discovers that you are lying about the use of your home. Will the bank find out if I rent my house? If […]